Social Relations of Physics, Mysticism and Mathematics

' Sal Restivo's book is a major achievement in the sociology of science and mathematics. It is exciting to read and constitutes a creative, wide-ranging exploration of the connections between physics and mysticism, between the natural science and the humanities. Of particular interest is his attempt to show the emergence of abstraction and of formal disciplines in science by relating them to the structure of social interests in society. All told, this book challenges the separation of C.P. Snow's 'two cultures' and is an original attempt to overcome the chasms between the natural sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences. The implications of the book's content certainly go far beyond its title. ' Prof. W. Heydebrand, New York UniversityRestivo, Sal P. is the author of 'Social Relations of Physics, Mysticism and Mathematics' with ISBN 9789027720849 and ISBN 9027720843.