Beskrivelse
Ever wondered what would happen if everyone jumped at once or how long a submarine could survive in space? Randall Munroe tackles these wild questions and more with a scientific twist in this special 10th anniversary edition.
Exploring absurd hypothetical questions with serious science and humor.
This updated edition of the best-selling pop science hit brings brand-new content and fresh insights to Randall Munroe’s unique approach to answering the unanswerable. As the creator of the popular webcomic xkcd.com, Munroe takes on strange and curious questions like building a Lego bridge from London to New York or what would happen if your DNA disappeared.
To find the answers, Munroe dives into computer simulations, studies declassified military documents, solves complex equations, and consults experts ranging from astronauts to nuclear reactor operators. His explanations blend sharp clarity with hilarious commentary, often leading to scenarios involving massive explosions or even the end of humanity.
This anniversary edition packs in ten times the science and humor, enhanced by new two-color annotations and illustrations. Whether you’re a Nobel laureate or just a curious reader, this book will leave you smarter and thoroughly entertained.
Yderligere information
| Serie | What If |
|---|---|
| Forfatter(e) | Randall Munroe |
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Natur Og Dyr |
| Forlag | John Murray Publishers |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781399818964 |
| ISBN-10 | 1399818961 |
| Indbinding | Hardback |
| Sidetal | 328 |
| Genveje | What If - Bøger |
| Tags | Xkcd, Thing, Explainer, How, To, What If? 10Th Anniversary Edition: Serious Scientific Answers To Absurd Hypothetical Questions, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
