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.
Highlights
The most up-to-date and authoritative introductory text.
With six experienced teachers on the author team, each specializing
in a different area of astronomy, 21st Century Astronomy continues
to provide the most current and authoritative coverage in the
field. Among other recent discoveries, the Second Edition includes
coverage of 2003 UB313 and the many recently documented extrasolar
bodies.
Fosters scientific literacy by emphasizing the scientific
process.
21st Century Astronomy enables students to grasp the core concepts
of modern astronomy by emphasizing the scientific process through
which astronomers make observations and interpret their findings.
Integrated throughout, this emphasis shows students how scientific
principles are developed through the trial-and-error process of
discovery and research.
Expanded art program and pedagogy reinforce core concepts.
21st Century Astronomy\'s acclaimed four-color art program has been
expanded for the Second Edition, with over 150 new photographs and
figures. The Second Edition also offers improved pedagogical
features:
Annotated figures offer visual cues to help students focus on
the essential principles being conveyed.
Key Concepts boxes at the beginning of each chapter call attention
to important topics, while new end-of-chapter Summaries reinforce
these topics.
Key Idea statements, throughout each chapter, draw students\'
attention to important concepts as they read.
Seeing the Forest Through the Trees sections conclude each chapter
by linking the chapter\'s key concepts to the larger themes.
Review Questions at the end of each chapter have been expanded, and
Key Term lists have been added.
Inviting narrative style emphasizes the dynamic "story" of science
and modern astronomy.
Avoiding the dry, encyclopedic style of other texts, 21st Century
Astronomy engages students by focusing on the dynamic narratives of
scientific discovery. Each chapter presents theories and concepts
by telling their "story": explaining how and when they were
developed, how they are related to fundamental scientific
principles, and how they are connected to other astronomical
theories and concepts covered in the text.
New multimedia tools for instructors and students.
The Second Edition features an exceptional multimedia program,
including the SmartWork homework management system to help students
review and hone their math skills, an extensive student website
(StudySpace) for reviewing important concepts, a brand-new set of
interactive animations, and the Starry Night Enthusiast 5.0 CD-ROM
and Workbook. Instructors will have access to full-color lecture
presentations, test banks, course cartridges for WebCT and
BlackBoard, and more.
- ISBN10 0393924432
- ISBN13 9780393924435
- Publish Date 1 December 2006 (first published 20 June 2002)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 February 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint WW Norton & Co
- Format Paperback
- Pages 762
- Language English