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This text for a general education science course covers not only the content of astronomy but also the process of arriving at that knowledge using the scientific method. Emphasis is on concepts, with the mathematics of astronomy covered in separate boxes, plus detailed worked examples, calculator hints for exercises and problems, and within-exercise references to the math boxes. The text's visual appeal is clear from the outset with a sparkly color cover and color process diagrams, images, and photos on every page, along with visual analogy figures that compare astronomy concepts to everyday events and objects. Of special note is a chapter-ending feature presenting real astronomy news stories, with questions encouraging students to critically evaluate popular science writing found in newspapers, magazines, and web sites. Other pedagogical features include quizzes, conceptual questions, and exploration questions based on animations and videos from the text's three companion web sites. Also provided online are all of the text's art and tables, lecture slides, and simulations from the University of Nebraska Astronomy Applet Program. Palen is affiliated with Weber State University. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
