What if? Serious Scientific Answers To Absurd Hypothetical Questions

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by Randall Munroe

In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by signature xkcd comics.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780544272996

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In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by signature xkcd comics. They often predict the complete annihilation of humankind, or at least a really big explosion.The book features new and never-before-answered questions, along with updated and expanded versions of the most popular answers from the xkcd website. What If? will be required reading for xkcd fans and anyone who loves to ponder the hypothetical.

320 page black and white hardcover
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015

Additional information

Weight 30 oz
Dimensions 9 × 7 × 0.5 in
by

Randall Munroe

ISBN

978-0544272996