Big Bang, Black Holes, No Math |
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Author:
| Toback, David |
ISBN: | 978-1-4652-2578-8 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $75.60USD $79.38 |
Book Description:
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David Toback's (Texas A&M University) publication answers the calls of students and instructors!
Big Bang, Black Holes, No Math is a one-of-a-kind publication that shares with the reader just how exciting the universe has been throughout its history in a way non-majors can understand, enjoy and appreciate.
Featuring a minimal-math hands-on approach to cosmology and written in a language that anyone can understand, Big Bang, Black Holes, No Math takes head-on the myth that...
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David Toback's (Texas A&M University) publication answers the calls of students and instructors!
Big Bang, Black Holes, No Math is a one-of-a-kind publication that shares with the reader just how exciting the universe has been throughout its history in a way non-majors can understand, enjoy and appreciate.
Featuring a minimal-math hands-on approach to cosmology and written in a language that anyone can understand, Big Bang, Black Holes, No Math takes head-on the myth that these topics can't be taught effectively without the math. Vetted by top cosmologists, particle physics and astronomers, the book is full of useful analogies and illustrations.
Affordably-priced in print and eBook formats that students can purchase directly from Kendall Hunt Publishing, Big Bang, Black Holes, No Math:
- Introduces the reader to the fun stuff: cosmology, the big bang, black holes, particle physics, dark matter, dark energy and astronomy immediately.
- Is field tested and proven! The package has been used by cosmology, physics, and astronomy instructors in special topics, honors, and seminar courses, as well as a supplementary course in introductory astronomy courses.
- Is instructor friendly! The author has provided a full set of complementary materials to help instructors. This includes conceptual questions, end-of-chapter quizzes and more to assess learning and comprehension of material presented.
- Can be bundled with an accompanying lab manual with access to free online laboratory material to provide a hands-on approach to astronomy.