Calculus-Analytic-Geometry by George-Simmons

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The discussion revolves around opinions and experiences related to the book "Calculus-Analytic-Geometry" by George Simmons. Participants share their thoughts on the book's quality, its use in academic settings, and comparisons with other calculus texts.

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  • Some participants inquire about the overall quality and reception of the book, referencing both positive and negative reviews.
  • One participant mentions having a different book by Simmons, noting its clarity and straightforwardness.
  • Another participant points out that the Simmons book is used in MIT's Math 18.01 and 18.02 courses, suggesting its academic credibility.
  • A participant expresses concern about conflicting reviews on Amazon, seeking additional opinions to determine the best calculus book.
  • Some participants highlight that the book has generally good reviews compared to other calculus texts.

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Participants express mixed opinions about the book, with some supporting its quality while others reference negative reviews, indicating that multiple competing views remain.

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Some participants' opinions may depend on personal experiences with different calculus texts, and there is a lack of consensus on the overall quality of Simmons' book.

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I don't have it personally, but I do have his Precalculus review book and I like it a lot. It's well written, easy to follow and pretty much straight to the point.
 
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This text is also used as the basis for MIT's 2006 version of Math 18.01 and 18.02. Please see ocw.mit.edu for details.

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I have the Simmons book in fact. The reason that led me to ask for others people opinios is that I saw some bad reviews about the book on amazon.com (although most of the reviews are positive), so perhaps someone who know this book and another good book on calculus could give an opinion of what is the best and why.
 
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It actually looks like it has good reviews on Amazon. At least compared to other calculus texts.
 

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