Roger A. Freedman

Este libro ha sido un éxito entre varias generaciones y millones de estudiantes y profesores de todo el mundo desde que en 1949 se publicó la primera edición escrita por Francis W. Sears y Mark W. Zemansky. En esta duodécima edición se han incluido las mejores ideas de la investigación educativa con respecto a la enseñanza basada en resolución de problemas, pedagogía visual y conceptual y metas de aprendizaje.

Known edition after edition for its state-of-the-science coverage, Universe breaks new ground in its Eighth Edition with added pedagogical support and pioneering media and supplements. It places the basics of astronomy and the process of science within the grasp of introductory students.

What astronomers know about our universe changes every day. For the past twenty years, Universe has been the most thrilling way to communicate the excitement of discovery in astronomy to students of all scientific backgrounds. The new edition of Universe gives students the means to explore like never before. In addition to covering all the top discoveries, the text contains spectacular images, captivating writing, and a media and supplements package that guides students on a fascinating journey around the cosmos and back again.