Science of Harry Potter, The: How Magic Really Works

Highfield, Roger

ISBN 10: 0755311515 / ISBN 13: 9780755311514

Published by Headline Book Publishing, London, England, 2003

About this Item

Softcover, first paperback edition, 278gms, 374 pages. This book acts as an indirect survey of modern science and is a great introduction to a whole variety of issues including game theory and evolution. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.

Seller Inventory # SCI32

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science of Harry Potter, The: How Magic Really Works
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing, London, England
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0755311515
• ISBN 13: 9780755311514
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Paperback Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Not Applicable
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science
  • Paranormal

About this title

Synopsis

Invisibility cloaks, flying broomsticks, magic doors - all the stuff of children's fantasy. But have you ever wondered if this magic could feasibly work? Roger Highfield explores the extraordinary world of the Harry Potter stories and shows how cutting edge science can explain much of it. Exciting new concepts are tackled, such as wormholes and general relativity, and also explained are the more historical links between magic and science, and investigating the archaeological and anthropological evidence for witchcraft and dragons.

About the Author

Dr Roger Highfield is the Science Editor of the Daily Telegraph, having joined the paper in 1986. He has won four Glaxo science writing awards, and his books have been translated into more than a dozen languages.