Cosmic Perspective

By Mark Voit, Nicholas O. Schneider, Jeffrey O. Bennett, et al.

Book Overview

For two-semester courses in astronomy.

Exploring the impact of new discoveries on astronomy, science, and life in the universe

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-centered approach and variety of contextualizing 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. The authors write and create a wealth of Mastering Astronomy resources, carrying the coherent and cohesive approach of the book to the new and expanded digital tools, such as Prelecture Videos. Instructors can access this curated group of activities in Mastering Astronomy for use before, during, and after class and can easily edit the pre-built assignments to fit the way they teach.

This text is also available in two volumes, which can be purchased separately:

The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System, 9th Edition (includes Chapters 1-13, 14, S1, 24) The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, 9th Edition (includes Chapters 1-3, S1, 4-6, S2-S4, 14-24)

Also available digitally as a standalone Pearson eText, or via Mastering Astronomy, which includes the Pearson eText.

Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily customize the table of contents and share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class - motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning.
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Also available with Mastering Astronomy

By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, Mastering personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.Resources in Mastering Astronomy are written and carefully reviewed by the author team, establishing the same coherent and trusted voice as the book.

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0134988930 / 9780134988931 Cosmic Perspective, The Plus Mastering Astronomy with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0134874366
• ISBN13: 9780134874364
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Length: 832 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.6" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

A really well done textbook

The Cosmic Perspective is an engaging, interesting, and very visual textbook. It explains astronomical concepts very clearly and I have enjoyed reading it for my class. Altogether, I would recommend it for study as well as for the intrepid amateur astronomer that's interested in learning how the universe works. Have you ever looked up at the moon and the stars and wondered why the moon looks a certain way or how far away that bright star is? If you have, you should buy this book!

100% Satisfied

Priduct arrived on time and the condition was as described, very satisfied with my purchase would buy from seller again.

Superby written

There could not be a more well written book covering every aspect of basic astronomy. No detail has been overlooked and the language is precisely clear. As one progresses through the text, it unwinds like a well written novel, with the only difference being that it is all actual fact and not fiction. Well done!

The Best Introductory Astronomy Book I've Ever Read

The best astronomy book I've ever read. Even more than that, this is the best science book I've ever read. The writing style combined with the excellent illustrations make even fairly complex subject simple and understandable. Even their descriptions of things like relativity are so simple that anyone can understand them. Now the book is in its fourth edition, bringing it up to date with: the discovery of an object larger than Pluto in our own solar system the latest results from the rovers and orbiters studying Mars the latest Cassini results from Saturn and Huygens results from Titan the Deep Impace mission to Comet Tempel 1 supernovae observations providing stronger evidence for dark energy recent results from the Spitzer Space Telescope Mastering Astronomy -- the book includes a one-year subscription to this web based interactive media that has been used by over 100,000 students. Note that this book comes in three versions: This version on Stars, Galazies and Cosmology does not include Part III, Learning from Other Worlds that is included in the complete text.

The Best Introductory Astronomy Book I've Every Read

The best astronomy book I've ever read. Even more than that, this is the best science book I've ever read. The writing style combined with the excellent illustrations make even fairly complex subject simple and understandable. Even their descriptions of things like relativity are so simple that anyone can understand them. Now the book is in its fourth edition, bringing it up to date with: the discovery of an object larger than Pluto in our own solar system the latest results from the rovers and orbiters studying Mars the latest Cassini results from Saturn and Huygens results from Titan the Deep Impact mission to Comet Tempel 1 supernovae observations providing stronger evidence for dark energy recent results from the Spitzer Space Telescope Mastering Astronomy -- the book includes a one-year subscription to this web based interactive media that has been used by over 100,000 students. Note that this book comes in several editions. This one covers everything. The other two are extracted from this book.