An Analysis of Introductory Textbooks in Astronomy.

Fraknoi, Andrew

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An Analysis of Introductory Textbooks in Astronomy

Fraknoi, Andrew

Physics Teacher, 16, 5, 309-12, May 78

Presents a summary review of 36 introductory college level astronomy textbooks for nonscience majors. References to more detailed reviews published elsewhere are provided where they exist. (SL)

Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Higher Education, Physics, Science Education, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection, Textbooks

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