5 for Friday from Pat King, Won Institute Library, 1/8/10. Below are short commentaries on 5 recent acquisitions. I hope you find this helpful!
Naming Infinity, Loren Graham and Jean-Michel Kantor, 2009. “A passionate confluence of mathematical creation and mystical practices is at the center of this extraordinary account of the emergence of set theory in Russia in the early twentieth century.”
“The intellectual drama will attract readers who are interested in mystical religion and the foundations of mathematics. The personal drama will attract readers who are interested in human tragedy with characters who met their fates with exceptional courage.”
Tibetan Buddhism and Modern Physics: Toward a Union of Love and Knowledge, Vic Mansfield, 2008. “Clearly and engagingly addresses the complex issues of dialogue and collaboration between Buddhism and science, revealing connections and differences between the two. It strongly responds to the Dalai Lama’s ‘heartfelt plea’ for genuine collaboration between science and Buddhism.”
A Bull of a Man/Images of Masculinity, Sex, and the Body in Indian Buddhism, John Powers, 2009. “Whereas for years Western scholars have propagated a disembodied view of Buddhism, John Powers makes a powerful case for the Indian tradition’s obsession with gender, sexuality, and the body. Engagingly written and packed with fascinating details, A Bull of a Man is a major contribution to Buddhist studies and a must read for anyone interested in the interaction between gender and religion.”
The Energetics of Western Herbs/A Materia Medica Integrating Western & Chinese Herbal Therapeutics, 2 volumes, 4th ed., Peter Holmes, 2007. “This classical book, now extensively revised and updated, provides a creative revisioning of western herbalism. Clear, concise and comprehensive. . .An exceptional and immensely useful text.”
Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions/Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Strategies, M. Stargrove, J. Treasure, D. McKee, 2008. “This book, by acknowledged medical experts, offers evidence-based advice on a variety of interactions between conventional drugs, dietary supplements, and herbal medications.”
