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Astronomy With Infotrac: The Solar System and Beyond
Astronomy With Infotrac The Solar System and Beyond Author:Michael A. Seeds This newly revised and updated Second Edition of Astronomy: The Solar System and Beyond succeeds in engaging readers as it illustrates their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. In a clear and conversational writing style, Seeds shows readers how science works and how ... more »scientists depend on evidence to test hypotheses. Through a discussion of this interplay between evidence and hypothesis, the book provides not just a series of facts, but also a conceptual framework for understanding the logic of astronomical knowledge. Fascinating and vivid, the book conveys the author's love of the subject, shows readers how the universe can be described by a small set of physical laws, and illustrates how they can comprehend their place in the universe by understanding these laws3/4not through memorization of facts. With the math set off in boxes, the book's presentation is flexible and allows readers to learn at different levels. This is the first book from Mike Seeds that uses a planets-first approach.« less