Computer Science – Learning
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Feb 2004
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An Introduction to the Solar System, by Edited by Neil McBride and Iain Gilmour, pp. 418. Cambridge University Press, February 2
Computer Science
Learning
Solar System, Textbooks
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Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook has been designed for introductory university courses in planetary science. It starts with a tour of the Solar System and an overview of its formation. The composition, internal structure, surface morphology and atmospheres of the terrestrial planets are then described. This leads naturally to a discussion of the giant planets and why they are compositionally different. Minor bodies are reviewed and the book concludes with a discussion of the origin of the Solar System and the evidence from meteorites. Written in an accessible style that avoids complex mathematics, and illustrated in colour throughout, this book is suitable for self-study and will appeal to amateur enthusiasts as well as undergraduate students. It contains numerous helpful learning features such as boxed summaries, student exercises with full solutions, and a glossary of terms. The book is also supported by a website hosting further teaching materials. Written by a team of experts in an accessible style that avoids complex mathematics, and illustrated in colour throughout Contains numerous pedagogical features including boxed summaries, brief biographies of pioneering astronomers, bulleted questions and answers throughout, over 90 exercises with full solutions, and a glossary of terms Supported by a website hosting additional teaching materials including illustrations, further exercises and links to other Internet resources
Gilmour Iain
McBride Neil
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