Who exclaimed 'Eureka' and why? What is the Philosopher's Stone? Why did Galileo get into a fight with the Church? What happens when someone has their DNA tested? All these questions and many more are answered in a chronological journey from ancient times to modern Quantum Theory, with creators Margreet and Yiri as the witty guides. This is a great comic book for anyone who wants to learn in a fun way the bigger framework of science, or brush up on what they learned in school.
Editorial Reviews
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"Light in tone and with a clear and concise cartoony style, De Heer keeps things fun and fascinating... De Heer has succeeded in creating a fun and accessible world of science, and we're already feeling better about ourselves for having read it. Hooray for that." --Comic Heroes
"A fun whistle stop tour of the main points of Scientific progress through the ages. It's fun, it's playful, it's surprisingly comprehensive in its breadth." --Forbidden Planet International
From the Back Cover
Science: dull or hard to understand? Not if you read this book! The creators of Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics take on a new challenge, and explain the different scientific disciplines in clear, colorful chapters. Who exclaimed 'Eureka' and why? Why did Galileo get into a fight with the Church? What happens when you have your DNA tested? All these questions and more are answered in a chronological journey from ancient times to modern Quantum Theory, with creators Margreet and Yiri as your witty guides.
About the Author
Margreet de Heer is a comic artist who collaborated on the online “Comiclopedia” on http://www.lambiek.net. Her work has been published in a wide range of Dutch newspapers and magazines. She is also the author of Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics and a comic book about religion in her native Dutch.
Margreet de Heer is a comic artist who collaborated on the online “Comiclopedia” on http://www.lambiek.net. Her work has been published in a wide range of Dutch newspapers and magazines. She is also the author of Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics and a comic book about religion in her native Dutch.
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