Astronomy: The Human Quest for Understanding by Dale A. Ostlie Paperback Book

Description: Astronomy: The Human Quest for Understanding by Dale A. Ostlie This introductory astronomy textbook is aimed at undergraduates across a range of disciplines. It encourages the development of vital science-based critical-thinking skills, and outlines our present-day understanding of our universe and the profound questions still to be answered in this ancient, yet rapidly changing field. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since humans first looked up at the stars, astronomy has had a particular ability to stir the imagination and challenge the thinking of scientists and non-scientists alike. Astronomy: The Human Quest for Understanding is an introductory astronomy textbook specifically designed to relate to non-science majors across a wide variety of disciplines, nurture their curiosity, and develop vital science-based critical-thinking skills. Thistextbook provides an introduction to how science operates in practice and what makes it so successful in uncovering natures secrets. Given that the study of astronomy dates back thousands of years, it is theideal subject for tracing the development of the physical sciences and how our evolving understanding of nature has influenced, and been influenced by, mathematics, philosophy, religion, geography, politics, and more. This historical approach also illustrates how wrong turns have been taken, and how the inherent self-correcting nature of science through constant verification and the falsifiability of truly scientific theories ultimately leads us back to a more productive path in our quest forunderstanding. This approach also points out why, as a broadly educated citizenry, students of all disciplines must understand how scientists arrive at conclusions, and how science and technology havebecome central features of modern society.In discussing this fascinating and beautiful universe of which we are a part, it is necessary to illustrate the fundamental role that mathematics plays in decoding natures mysteries. Unlike other similar textbooks, some basic mathematics is integrated naturally into the text, together with interpretive language, and supplemented with numerous examples; additional tutorials are provided on the books companionwebsite.Astronomy: The Human Quest for Understanding leads the reader down the path to our present-day understanding of our Solar System, stars, galaxies, and the beginning and evolution of ouruniverse, along with profound questions still to be answered in this ancient, yet rapidly changing field. Author Biography Professor Ostlie earned his BA degree from St. Olaf College in 1977 and his PhD in theoretical astrophysics from Iowa State University in 1982. Following a two-year position at Bates College, Ostlie went to Weber State University in 1984, where he remained until his retirement in 2014. Along with teaching astronomy, physics, and mathematics courses, Ostlie conducted research in stellar pulsation theory, served as Chair of the Physics Department and Dean of theCollege of Science. Ostlie also co-authored a highly successful introductory astrophysics textbook with WSU colleague, Bradley W. Carroll. Ostlie continues an active career in textbook writing today. Table of Contents I The Process of Science Through the Lens of Astronomy1: The Nature of Science2: The Heavens: A Realm of Mystery3: On the Path Toward Modern Science4: The Copernican Revolution5: Sir Isaac Newtons Universe6: The Universality of Physical Law7: Revealing Secrets Hidden in Light and Matter8: Modern Physics: New Science to Study the UniverseII The Sun, Our Solar System, and Exoplanets9: The Sun, Our Parent Star10: An Overview of the Solar System11: The Rocky Planets and Our Moon12: The Giant Planet Systems13: Dwarf Planets and Small Bodies14: Planets Everywhere and the Search for Extraterrestrial LifeIII Stars and the Universe Beyond15: Measuring the Stars16: The Lives of Stars17: The End of a Stellar Life18: Galaxies Galore19: The Once and Future UniverseAppendices Review This hefty volume includes standard textbook-type supplements-such as problem sets with some of the answers provided in an appendix but could also serve as a mini-reference book or self-study guide for a wide range of astronomical topics...The writing style is fresh and approachable, encouraging an understanding of the nature of science as something that people do when curious about how nature works. * Choice *The writing style is fresh and approachable, encouraging an understanding of the nature of science as something that people do when curious about how nature works. The level of mathematics is low, but math is used extensively. This well-illustratedbook includes a nice glossary and an index. An accompanying website offers tutorials and further examples as well as updates, such as discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), that came in after thebook was printed. * M.-K. Hemenway, formerly, University of Texas at Austin, CHOICE connect *Dale Ostlie has wonderfully redefined what knowledge of the physical universe an introductory textbook on astronomy should convey. * Simon Mitton, St Edmunds College Cambridge *Ostlie presents an interesting approach to introductory astronomy and one that will help students better learn and understand not just astronomy, but how science in general works as well. * Aaron Grocholski, American University, Washington DC * Long Description Since humans first looked up at the stars, astronomy has had a particular ability to stir the imagination and challenge the thinking of scientists and non-scientists alike. Astronomy: The Human Quest for Understanding is an introductory astronomy textbook specifically designed to relate to non-science majors across a wide variety of disciplines, nurture their curiosity, and develop vital science-based critical-thinking skills. This textbook provides an introduction to how science operates in practice and what makes it so successful in uncovering natures secrets. Given that the study of astronomy dates back thousands of years, it is the ideal subject for tracing the development of the physical sciences and how our evolving understanding of nature has influenced, and been influenced by, mathematics, philosophy, religion, geography, politics, and more. This historical approach also illustrates how wrong turns havebeen taken, and how the inherent self-correcting nature of science through constant verification and the falsifiability of truly scientific theories ultimately leads us back to a more productive path in our quest for understanding. This approach also points out why, as a broadly educated citizenry,students of all disciplines must understand how scientists arrive at conclusions, and how science and technology have become central features of modern society.In discussing this fascinating and beautiful universe of which we are a part, it is necessary to illustrate the fundamental role that mathematics plays in decoding natures mysteries. Unlike other similar textbooks, some basic mathematics is integrated naturally into the text, together with interpretive language, and supplemented with numerous examples; additional tutorials are provided on the books companion website.Astronomy: The Human Quest for Understanding leads the reader down the path to our present-day understanding of our Solar System, stars, galaxies, and the beginning and evolution of our universe, along with profound questions still to be answered in this ancient, yet rapidly changing field. Review Quote "Dale Ostlie has wonderfully redefined what knowledge of the physical universe an introductory textbook on astronomy should convey." -- Simon Mitton, St Edmunds College Cambridge "Ostlie presents an interesting approach to introductory astronomy and one that will help students better learn and understand not just astronomy, but how science in general works as well." -- Aaron Grocholski, American University, Washington DC Feature Develops critical thinking skills throughout the text to help students learn to distinguish between false claims that derive from faulty evidence or conjecture and verifiable statements based on expert research and studyEmphasises the crucial role of science and its integration into modern societyStrives to prompt curiosity in the reader, by demonstrating that our understanding of the universe is far from completeFeatures some basic mathematics, together with interpretive language, and supplemented with numerous examplesAdditional tutorials are provided on the books companion websiteFeatures end-of-chapter exercises to reinforce learning and embed understandingSolutions manual available on request from the OUP website Details ISBN0198825838 Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2022 ISBN-10 0198825838 ISBN-13 9780198825838 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 733 line drawings and colour halftones NZ Release Date 2022-08-11 Publication Date 2022-08-11 UK Release Date 2022-08-11 Pages 912 Author Dale A. 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