About the book
Not just another science book and not just another Discworld novella, The Science of Discworld is a creative, mind-bending mash-up of fiction and fact, that offers a wizard’s-eye view of our world that will forever change how you look at the universe.
Can Unseen University’s eccentric wizards and orangutan Librarian possibly shed any useful light on hard, rational Earthly science?
In the course of an exciting experiment, the wizards of Discworld have accidentally created a new universe. Within this universe is a planet that they name Roundworld. Roundworld is, of course, Earth, and the universe is our own. As the wizards watch their creation grow, Terry Pratchett and acclaimed science writers Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen use Discworld to examine science from the outside. Interwoven with the Pratchett’s original story are entertaining, enlightening chapters which explain key scientific principles such as the Big Bang theory and the evolution of life on earth, as well as great moments in the history of science.
Editions of The Science of Discworld
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780804168946
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780091886578
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780091951702
- EBook
- ISBN 9780804168953
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780804193450
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780804193467
Read an Excerpt
Not just another science book and not just another Discworld novella, The Science of Discworld is a creative, mind-bending mash-up of fiction and fact, that offers a wizard’s-eye view of our world that will forever change how you look at the universe.
Can Unseen University’s eccentric wizards and orangutan Librarian possibly shed any useful light on hard, rational Earthly science?
In the course of an exciting experiment, the wizards of Discworld have accidentally created a new universe. Within this universe is a planet that they name Roundworld. Roundworld is, of course, Earth, and the universe is our own. As the wizards watch their creation grow, Terry Pratchett and acclaimed science writers Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen use Discworld to examine science from the outside. Interwoven with the Pratchett’s original story are entertaining, enlightening chapters which explain key scientific principles such as the Big Bang theory and the evolution of life on earth, as well as great moments in the history of science.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Science of Discworld about?
Not just another science book and not just another Discworld novella, The Science of Discworld is a creative, mind-bending mash-up of fiction and fact, that offers a wizard’s-eye view of our world that will forever change how you look at the universe.
Can Unseen University’s eccentric wizards and orangutan Librarian possibly shed any useful light on hard, rational Earthly science?
In the course of an exciting experiment, the wizards of Discworld have accidentally created a new universe. Within this universe is a planet that they name Roundworld. Roundworld is, of course, Earth, and the universe is our own. As the wizards watch their creation grow, Terry Pratchett and acclaimed science writers Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen use Discworld to examine science from the outside. Interwoven with the Pratchett’s original story are entertaining, enlightening chapters which explain key scientific principles such as the Big Bang theory and the evolution of life on earth, as well as great moments in the history of science.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Science of Discworld?
Fiction > Speculative fiction > Alternative history fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Science of Discworld?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780804168946
Is The Science of Discworld part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Science of Discworld Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Science of Discworld?
Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, Terry Pratchett
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Science of Discworld is available as paperback(ISBN 9780804168946) and paperback(ISBN 9780091886578) and paperback(ISBN 9780091951702) and ebook(ISBN 9780804168953) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780804193450) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780804193467)
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