Everyone from the fantasy universe of Discworld knows that the world is flat, and that a million-in-one chance crops up 90per cent of the time. In our world, science tells us that our more "logical" universe does not obey common sense at all. This book uses Discworld science to illuminate our science.
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In the 'fantasy' universe of the phenomenally best-selling Discworld series, events in fact mostly follow the dictates of common sense. Everyone in Discworld knows that the world is flat and that million-to-one chances crop up nine times out of ten. In our own world, science tells us that our more 'logical' universe does not obey common sense at all. The appeal of Discworld lies in the fact that much of it does make sense in a way that particle physics does not. The aim of 'The Science of Discworld' is to use the comfortable but curious science of Discworld to illuminate the less comfortable science of our own world. The vehicle for this is the 'Roundworld Project', set up within Discworld by various wizards at the Unseen University, who set out to construct a carefully tailored magical exclusion zone, inside which magic is reduced to nill and only rigid 'scientific' rules apply. Roundworld, it turns out' is in fact our own universe. With us inside it. Terry Pratchett presents here a brilliant new Discworld story, and Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen weave around it a hugely entertaining discussion of scientific issues in our own universe.
Everyone from the fantasy universe of Discworld knows that the world is flat, and that a million-in-one chance crops up 90per cent of the time. In our world, science tells us that our more "logical" universe does not obey common sense at all. This book uses Discworld science to illuminate our science.
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Everyone from the fantasy universe of Discworld knows that the world is flat, and that a million-in-one chance crops up 90per cent of the time. In our world, science tells us that our more "logical" universe does not obey common sense at all. This book uses Discworld science to illuminate our science. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001223385
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP10628149
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Librería: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Nº de ref. del artículo: Z1-K-020-02582
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Librería: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, España
Condición: Fair. : En este fascinante libro, Terry Pratchett, junto con Ian Stewart y Jack Cohen, exploran la intersección entre el mundo de fantasía de Discworld y la ciencia de nuestro propio universo. A través de una narrativa ingeniosa y accesible, los autores desentrañan conceptos científicos complejos, utilizando el peculiar mundo de Discworld como un espejo para reflejar y comprender mejor las leyes que rigen nuestra realidad. Una lectura imprescindible para los amantes de la ciencia y la fantasía por igual. EAN: 9780091865153 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Ciencia Ficción|Ciencias Título: The Science of Discworld Autor: Terry Pratchett| Ian Stewart| Jack Cohen Editorial: Ebury Press Idioma: en Páginas: 336 Formato: tapa dura. Nº de ref. del artículo: Happ-2025-12-18-8bb0a74f
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Librería: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0003980466
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Librería: medimops, Berlin, Alemania
Condición: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Nº de ref. del artículo: M00091865158-G
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Librería: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Clitheroe, LANCA, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. First Edition. This is a Very Good + Copy of this book in Hardcover Cloth in a Very Good + Dust-Jacket.Not price clipped with NO former names present.There is some tanning to the page edges,8vo 336pp First Edition 1st Impression [1999]. Nº de ref. del artículo: 85530
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Librería: Porcupine Books, Ilford, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Ebury Press 1999 First Edition First Printing Slightly bumped at top and base of spine and page edges lightly age-darkened else Fine book in lightly creased Dust Jacket. ''. uses the magic of Discworld to illuminate the scientific rules that govern our world. When a wizardly experiment goes adrift, the wizards of Unseen University find themselves with a pocket universe on their hands: Roundworld, where neither magic nor common sense seems to stand a chance against logic. ''. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 121885
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Librería: Kaybooks., Lymm., UK, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition 1999. Very good condition in a very good unclipped wrapper. Nº de ref. del artículo: 310
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Librería: Caffrey Books, Oundle, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Paul Kidby Ilustrador. 1st Edition. Publisher's orignal black boards, gilt titles to spine. Pictorial unclipped DJ, one closed tear to rear panel. Nº de ref. del artículo: 019394
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