De Pree C.G., Marvel K., Axelrod A. Recent Advances and Issues in Astronomy

Westport: Greenwood Press.– 2003. – 269 p. Writing a book entitled Recent Advances and Issues in Astronomy is a daunting task. Even casual observers who keep up to date with astronomy on the evening news and the local paper can appreciate that these are times of rapid change in the field. The progress of both observational and computing technologies have turbocharged astronomical research in the past two decades. Recent articles have even bemoaned the inability of astronomers to process and analyze all the data that we are receiving daily. Because it is impossible to cover all aspects of astronomy in a small book, we have attempted in this volume to give readers a sampling of the most important results and developments of the last decade. We believe the particular results, technologies, and developments we cover in this volume, along with the resources provided in some of the later chapters, will allow readers to remain abreast of truly recent issues and advances. In addition, we try to give readers an appreciation for the types of issues that are most important so that they can discriminate in the news between another pretty astronomical picture and a truly important astronomical result.Astronomy Today
Astronomical Technology and Techniques
Astronomy and Society
Documents and Sources
Biographical Portraits
Unsolved Problems, Unanswered Questions
Careers in Astronomy
Statistics on Careers and Research and Development
Organizations and Associations
Journals, Magazines, and Internet Resources