Judgment Day

Science of Discworld IV

Terry Pratchett, Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen , Terry Pratchett

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Anchor
22 December 2015

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Adventure; Science fiction; Humorous Fantasy; Science

Series: Science of Discworld Series

The wizards of Unseen University are again called upon to defend their creation, Roundworld, this time in a courtroom—where its very existence hangs in the balance.

The Omnians fervently believe that the world is round, not flat, and view the discovery of Roundworld as a vindication of their faith. To leave this artifact in the hands of the wizards would be unacceptable. Not only do the academics hold that Discworld is flat, but by creating the Roundworld universe, they have elevated themselves to the level of gods. Ankh-Morpork’s venerable tyrant Lord Vetinari agrees to a tribunal, where the wizards Ridcully, Rincewind, and Ponder Stibbons can present their case—with key assistance from a Roundworld librarian named Marjorie Daw.

JUDGMENT DAY weaves together explorations of such Earthly topics as big science, creation, subatomic particles, the existence of dark matter, and the psychology of belief--a treat for Discworld fans and readers of popular science alike.

By: Terry Pratchett, Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, Terry Pratchett
Imprint: Anchor
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 289g
ISBN: 9780804169004
ISBN 10: 0804169004
Series: Science of Discworld Series
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 22 December 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Judgment Day: Science of Discworld IV

Stewart, Cohen and Pratchett set out to puzzle us and make us think differently.... This is exhilarating. --A. S. Byatt, New Statesman Fascinating and entertaining. . . . It s baffling why this appealingly distinctive offshoot of the wildly popular Discworld yarns took so long to cross the Atlantic. Kirkus Reviews