The Science of Discworld
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Ratings26
Average rating4.2
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.
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Really fun. Alternates chapters between the wizards at UU and chapters about the actual science and history of what's happening on Roundworld. A good way to get basic science history and still have a fun Discworld story.
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4 primary booksScience of Discworld is a 4-book series with 4 primary works first released in 1999 with contributions by Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, and Terry Pratchett.
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