In Decoding the Heavens , Jo Marchant tells for the first time the full story of the hundred-year quest to decipher the ancient Greek computer known as the Antikythera Mechanism. Along the way she unearths a diverse cast of remarkable characters and explores the deep roots of modern technology in ancient Greece and the medieval European and Islamic worlds. At its heart, this is an epic adventure and mystery, a book that challenges our assumptions about technology through the ages.

About the Author
Jo Marchant is a science journalist who has worked as a staff reporter and editor for Nature and New Scientist, where she is currently a consultant. She lives in London.

Reviews
PopMatters.com, 4/16/10 "Spirit and fascination fully informs [Marchant's] book" Tucson Citizen, 4/30/10 "[A] highly readable book...An adventure that blends ample portions of fate, historic intrigue, and modern scientific innovation."



Book Information
ISBN 9780306818615
Author Jo Marchant
Format Paperback
Page Count 344
Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 402g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 142mm * 20mm