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An Analysis of Introductory Textbooks in Astronomy
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Fraknoi, Andrew – Physics Teacher, 1978
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
The One-Year, Non-Calculus Physics Course: An Update.
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George, Simon – Physics Teacher, 1988
Reports the results of a national survey on teaching introductory physics at the college level. Lists the names of the most frequently used textbooks, reasons for changing textbooks used earlier, information regarding laboratory manuals, and instructor's comments on this type of course. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Manuals, National Surveys