Cosmic Perspective Media Update, The (5th Edition)
Jeffrey O. Bennett
Benjamin Cummings, 2009
Edition: 5
ISBN-13: 9780321558176; ISBN-10: 0321558170
List Price: $138.80
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in excellent condition. the book isn't referenced in class by page number so this edition is just as good as the next one- it's a lot cheaper too.
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<B> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">This product contains only the bound textbook and does not include any supplements or media.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"></B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive presentation, <B>The Cosmic Perspective Media Update</B>, <B>Fifth Edition</B> includes Voyager: SkyGazer planetarium software. This edition’s expanded visual pedagogy features new Cosmic Context two-page illustrations that walk students through key processes and summarize the major concepts in each Part. Zoom-in figures also provide students with a sense of orientation, scale, and relation between images. In addition to its enhanced visuals, the text also features See It For Yourself boxes with practical hands-on activities for in-class use or self-study, and a new set of Process of Science end-of-chapter questions that challenge students to think through how we know what we know about astronomy. Renowned for its up-to-date, expert coverage and strong pedagogical support for student learning, the <B>Media Update Fifth Edition </B>retains and builds on all the features and supplements from previous editions that have helped to make it the most widely adopted astronomy textbook. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P>