The Science of Discworld is a 1999 book by novelist Terry Pratchett and popular science writers Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen. Two sequels, The Science of Discworld II: The Globe and The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch, have been written by the same authors. The book alternates between a typical absurdistic Discworld story and serious scientific exposition after each chapter.
The purpose of the book is both to entertain and educate. In havi...
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Award Nominations:
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Hugo Award for Best Related Book Nominees
- 1999
- 2000
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