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<p> <i>For two-semester courses in astronomy.</i> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Teaching the Process of Science through Astronomy</b> </p> <p>Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, <b> <i>The Cosmic Perspective, </i>Eighth Edition</b> provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for non-science majors. This text offers a wealth of features that enhance student understanding of the process of science and actively engage students in the learning process for key concepts. The fully updated <b>Eighth Edition</b> includes the latest scientific discoveries, revises several subjects based on our most current understanding of the cosmos, and now emphasizes deeper understanding of the twists and turns of the process of science and the relevance of concepts to student’s lives.</p> <p> </p> <p>This text is also available in two volumes, which can be purchased separately:</p> <ul> <li> <b> <i>The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System</i>, Eighth Edition </b>(includes Chapters 1–13, 14, S1, 24)</li> <li> <b> <i>The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, </i>Eighth Edition </b>(includes Chapters 1-3, S1, 4–6, S2–S4, 14–24)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Also available as a Pearson eText or packaged with Mastering Astronomy</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Pearson eText </b>is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class — motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Mastering Astronomy</b> is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment sys