`A philosophical treatise of high calibre...the book is highly relevant, wonderfully executed, and its claims are powerfully argued for...Timpson's book is a must-read for those interested in the topic of quantum information theory. Moreover it is an important contribution to the philosophy of information theory in general, and I have no doubt that it will be much discussed in the years to come.' Michael Cuffaro Philosophy of Science
`For anyone interested in how quantum information theory can possibly help us understand the world, Timpson's book is essential reading.' Armond Duwell Metascience
`Timpson's beautiful book is a welcome contribution...It provides an admirable mix of conceptual and technical analysis...Although the focus of Timpson's book is quantum information theory and the foundations of quantum theory, a considerable component of its basic precepts will be found extremely useful in any branch (be it more philosophical or more scientific) of applied information theory.' Laura Felline International Studies in the Philosophy of Science
`[A] refreshingly unique addition to the variety of texts now available on what is surely one of the most exciting fields of modern theoretical physics...this text is written by the philosopher, for the physicist (and, of course, for the philosopher as well)...The text is self-contained, making it suitable for the physicist who has never been a student of formal philosophy. It will find its readership primarily among two groups: firstly, the researcher (advanced undergraduate through post doctorate) who is studying quantum information theory for the first time and wants a firm conceptual grounding before proceeding with the mathematical rigour, and the experienced professional who is willing to revisit already studied ideas. The latter group will almost certainly find, amongst the pages of this superbly written text, entirely new perspectives of their own field and, perhaps, entirely new insights into what has steadily grown into one of the most stimulating and promising fields of modern physics.' Lachlan Marnham Contemporary Physics