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In Quest of the Universe

by Theo Koupelis; Karl F. Kuhn

Synopsis

Thoroughly updated and revised, In Quest of the Universe, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive, one-semester introductory level astronomy text available.  The authors' clear, concise writing style introduces non-science majors to the general methods of science.  Students will discover how science progresses as they follow the development of early astronomical concepts through to the very latest refinement of our current models.  A planets first approach engages them in an exploration of our own solar system, starting with a chapter on the backyard night sky, before introducing the latest information on the Pluto controversy and recent discoveries on Mars.  The Fifth Edition's encompassing approach to astronomy and the scientific method makes this text essential for introductory astronomy courses.  Includes a FREE Student StarLinks CD-ROM, an interactive study guide containing test questions, chapter outlines, chapter objectives, student activities, and animations of figures from the text. Sample chapters of the new Fifth Edition are now available!  Click on the links below to preview Koupelis and Kuhn's latest edition! Click here to view sample chapter 1 Click here to view sample chapter 2 Click here to view sample chapter 7

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Book Information

Copyright year 2007
ISBN-13 9780763743871
ISBN-10 0763743879
Class Copyright
Publisher Jones & Bartlett Publishers Incorporated
Subject SCIENCE
File Size 0 MB
Number of Pages 648
Length of Recording 44
Shelf No. JT261