The Cosmic Perspective: Stars and Galaxies
- ISBN-10
- 0134073827
- ISBN-13
- 9780134073828
- Series
- The Cosmic Perspective
- Category
- Astronomy
- Pages
- 624
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-01-01
- Publisher
- Addison-Wesley
- Authors
- Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan Donahue, Mark Voit
Description
Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, "The Cosmic Perspective, "Eighth Edition provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for non-science majors. This text offers a wealth of features that enhance student understanding of the process of science and actively engage students in the learning process for key concepts. The fully updated Eighth Edition includes the latest scientific discoveries, revises several subjects based on our most current understanding of the cosmos, and now emphasizes deeper understanding of the twists and turns of the process of science and the relevance of concepts to student s lives. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringAstronomy does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MasteringAstronomy, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase boththe physical text and MasteringAstronomy, search for: 0134058291 / 9780134058290 Cosmic Perspective Plus MasteringAstronomy with eText -- Access Card Package, The Package consists of: 0134059069 / 9780134059068 Cosmic Perspective, The 0134080572 / 9780134080574 MasteringAstronomy with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for The Cosmic Perspective 0321765184 / 9780321765185 SkyGazer 5.0 Student Access Code Card (Integrated component)"
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