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The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System, 9th Edition comprises of Chapters 1-13, 14, S1, 24 from The Cosmic Perspective, 9th edition.
There is a second volume - The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, 9th Edition which comprises of Chapters 1-3, S1, 4-6, S2-S4, 14-24 from The Cosmic Perspective, 9th edition.
Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, The Cosmic Perspective, 9th Edition provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for anyone who is curious about the universe, regardless of prior background in astronomy or physics. As respected teachers and active researchers, the authors present astronomy using a coherent narrative and a thematic approach that engages students immediately and guides them through connecting ideas. This engagement-centred approach and variety of contextualising features enhance student understanding of the process of science and actively involve them in learning key concepts.
The 9th Edition features major scientific updates, new content that focuses on the possibility of life in the universe, and recent discoveries that provide modern contexts to help students see astronomy as highly relevant to their worlds now. The authors integrate a new focus on cultural diversity among scientists and ethics across science and astronomy, delving into science done by a wide range of people and evaluated in different ways.
There is a second volume - The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, 9th Edition which comprises of Chapters 1-3, S1, 4-6, S2-S4, 14-24 from The Cosmic Perspective, 9th edition.
Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, The Cosmic Perspective, 9th Edition provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for anyone who is curious about the universe, regardless of prior background in astronomy or physics. As respected teachers and active researchers, the authors present astronomy using a coherent narrative and a thematic approach that engages students immediately and guides them through connecting ideas. This engagement-centred approach and variety of contextualising features enhance student understanding of the process of science and actively involve them in learning key concepts.
The 9th Edition features major scientific updates, new content that focuses on the possibility of life in the universe, and recent discoveries that provide modern contexts to help students see astronomy as highly relevant to their worlds now. The authors integrate a new focus on cultural diversity among scientists and ethics across science and astronomy, delving into science done by a wide range of people and evaluated in different ways.
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