The Science of Harry Potter by Roger Highfield

The Science of Harry Potter by Roger Highfield

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Beginning with the historical links between magic and science, this book focuses on some of the magic that appears in the Harry Potter stories - much of it having a long tradition, such as invisibility cloaks and broomsticks - and shows how cutting-edge science can explain much of it.

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The Science of Harry Potter by Roger Highfield

Beginning with the historical links between magic and science, this book focuses on some of the magic that appears in the Harry Potter stories - much of it having a long tradition, such as invisibility cloaks and broomsticks - and shows how cutting-edge science can explain much of it.
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.
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ISBN 13 9780755311507
ISBN 10 0755311507
Title The Science of Harry Potter
Author Roger Highfield
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Year published 2002-11-04
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.