21st Century Astronomy

by Jeff Hester, David Burstein, George Blumenthal

The Second Edition of 21st Century Astronomy reaffirms its status as the most current and authoritative text for introductory courses. Written by a team of specialists who are also experienced teachers, this accessible text fosters scientific literacy by relating core concepts in modern astronomy to the real-world process of science. Retaining the lively prose and narrative style of the previous edition, the text now offers improved pedagogy, an expanded art program, and dynamic new multimedia tools for students and instructors. The text is also now available in a comprehensive one-volume edition, a flexible ebook format, or two separate volumes, one focusing on the solar system and the other focusing on stars and galaxies.

Genres: Astronomy, Reference, Nonfiction

726 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Max Lapin · Rating 5 out of 5]

В жизни есть любимые темы. Для меня страсть — это астрономия. В свое время, в школьной и районной библиотеке к пятому классу я перечитал все, абсолютно все книги по астрономии, включая даже учебник по квантовой механике для старшеклассников. Это тот случай, когда «в библиотеке книги закончились«. Совсем.

Затем, в школе, когда в 11 классе появилась астрономия, то я пришел к преподавателю, предложил задать мне любой вопрос на лету и освободить от класса. Мне разрешили явиться только на экзамен, который я написал без подготовки. С тех пор я перечитал все от Сагана до Вайнберга, не забывая про учебники астрономии.

Сегодня — про мой самый любимый учебник в жизни. Который от корки до корки был прочитан снова за три последних уикэнда.

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[Stephen Cranney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent review of the subject. Occasionally reads like an annoyingly didactic, middle age morality play proclaiming science as the source of all Truth. The digs at public policy, philosophy, and theology were unnecessary and shows a lack of perspective on what science can and can't do. The book itself had just enough math to give it depth, but not so much that it makes it inaccessible to laypeople like me.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are into reading textbooks, this one is a bit more exciting than the Race and Minority Relations. Again, I am reading it to pass the class but learning much along the way. Can't wait to be done so I can pick my own books for reading enjoyment.