![The Modern Scholar: Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe | [James Kaler]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51MvF+9O14L._SL175_.jpg "The Modern Scholar: Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe | [James Kaler]")
The Modern Scholar: Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
- by
-
Your Likes make Audible better!
'Likes' are shared on Facebook and Audible.com. We use your 'likes' to improve Audible.com for all our listeners.
You can turn off Audible.com sharing from your Account Details page.
OK
- Regular Price :$49.95Special Offer: Learn how to get this for $7.49 !
-
Average Customer Rating
-
-
LENGTH7 hrs and 48 mins
-
RELEASE DATE10-20-08
-
AUDIO FORMATS
-
Program TypeLecture
-
PUBLISHER
People who bought this also bought...
Publisher's Summary
Download the accompanying reference guide.
©2004 James Kaler; (P)2004 Recorded Books
More from the same
What Members Say
-
"Absolutely awesome!"
A can't say enough about how good this James Kaler is. His descriptions are so clear, so vivid, that listening to his "lectures" is more like watching a superbly narrated and vividly illustrated movie or video. As simply a demonstration of how interesting and enthusiastic a lecturer can be, this book/lecture is worth a listen. If you have any interest in astronomy, and the "wonders of the universe", this is it. It don't get 'no better!
I've gone on to research his books at Amazon, and they are uniformly highly reviewed. I just purchased his "Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Stars". He is better than the much more expensive lecture series I have watched from The Teaching Company on astronomy, which is given by Alex Filipenko of UC Berkeley, and that is excellent as well.11 of 11 people found this review helpful -
"Excellent"
This is the perfect audiobook for the layperson who wants to learn about the universe we live in. It is both fascinating and entertaining.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful -
"By far my best science AudioBook ever..."
If you could sum up The Modern Scholar in three words, what would they be?Hugely Passionately Informative
What other book might you compare The Modern Scholar to and why?richard panek's 4% universe for the voice, but actually better since we hear the professor himself
What does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?his infectuous enthusiam for the subject
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?no,...I just paid attention like a madman because the delivery is fast, admiring the enormous command of the subject, and knowing that at any rate I would have to and want to go for second listen the next time i walk the dogs to the beach, a long one.
Any additional comments?Get it...it is the most pleasant way I found to be awe-inspired this month.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful -
"Great Instruction"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?Great for those that have common high school education background to build on.
Any additional comments?If you are any Astronomy enthusiast that wants to build on his or her understanding.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful -
"Challenging Subject Made Enjoyably Comprehendible"
Where does The Modern Scholar rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?Easily in the Top 10
What did you like best about this story?Two Things: 1) Each lesson logically flowed to the next and steadily built a base of knowledge that prepared me to understand the next topic. 2) Kaler is committed to clearly focusing on key concepts and facts and is careful not to overwhelm the listener. His measured progression was brilliant.
What does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?Kaler is an expert astronomer and passionate teacher. I would enjoy spending time with him in the class room or over a cup of coffee.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?I never got tired of listening to Kaler but I preferred listening to one lecture at the time.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful