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The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
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Exploring the intersection of science and fantasy, this work delves into the scientific principles behind Philip Pullman's acclaimed trilogy. Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin dissect concepts like string theory, quantum physics, and chaos theory, unraveling the mysteries of elements such as the golden compass and the subtle knife. Their engaging prose makes complex ideas accessible, shedding light on the intriguing connections between the fantastical elements of the story and real scientific theories.
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The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials, John Gribbin, Philip Pullman, Mary Gribbin
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- Released
- 2007
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Gribbin, Philip Pullman, Mary Gribbin
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN10
- 0375831460
- ISBN13
- 9780375831461
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- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of science and fantasy, this work delves into the scientific principles behind Philip Pullman's acclaimed trilogy. Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin dissect concepts like string theory, quantum physics, and chaos theory, unraveling the mysteries of elements such as the golden compass and the subtle knife. Their engaging prose makes complex ideas accessible, shedding light on the intriguing connections between the fantastical elements of the story and real scientific theories.