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The Science of Discworld
The Science of Discworld
Author: Terry Pratchett, Ian Stewart, & Jack Cohen
"In the high-energy magic facility at Unseen University, the wizards have created a miniature cosmos that includes Roundworld, known to us as Earth. As they bicker over the meaning of this -- to them -- unfeasible and bizarre planet, we go on a tour of Big Science. From astrophysics to quantum mechanics, the interleaved chapters give us a brie...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780091874773
ISBN-10: 0091874777
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Ebury Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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For all thinking fans of Terry Pratchett's wonderful fantasy world, the Discworld. Loads of scientific info as well as an original story set at Unseen University that interweaves the science chapters.
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"An irreverent but genuinely profound romp through the history and philosophy of science, cunningly disguised as a collection of funny stories about wizards and mobile luggage." Richard Wentk, Frontiers.


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