Planetary Science is an exciting fastmoving interdisciplinary field withcourses taught in a wide range of departments including astronomy physicschemistry earth... » 

Planetary Science is an exciting fastmoving interdisciplinary field withcourses taught in a wide range of departments including astronomy physicschemistry earth sciences and biology. Planets and Planetary Systems is a wellwritten concise introductory textbook on the science of planets within our ownand other solar systems. Keeping mathematics to a minimum assuming only arudimentary knowledge of calculus the book begins with a description of thebasic properties of the planets in our solar systems and then moves on tocompare them with what is known about planets in other solar systems. Itcontinues by looking at the surfaces interiors and atmospheres of the planetsand then covers the dynamics and origin of planetary systems. The book closeswith a look at the role of life in planetary systems. An accessible conciseintroduction to planets and planetary systems Uses insights from all thedisciplines underlying planetary science Incorporates results from recentplanetary space missions such as Cassini to Saturn and a number of missions toMars Well illustrated throughout including a colour plate section Planetsand Planetary Systems will prove invaluable to students taking courses inplanetary science across a wide range of disciplines and will be of interest toresearchers and many keen amateur astronomers needing an uptodateintroduction to this exciting subject. «