Best Books on Multivariable Calculus: Affordable Options

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for affordable books on multivariable calculus. Participants share specific titles and their prices, while also addressing the availability of used copies versus new ones.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests suggestions for affordable multivariable calculus books.
  • Another participant recommends "Functions of Several Variables" by Wendell H. Fleming, noting its good condition and low price of US$ 8.97 from a specific bookseller.
  • A different participant challenges the price mentioned for "Functions of Several Variables," suggesting it differs from what they found online.
  • In response, a participant defends their recommendation by emphasizing the availability of used copies, which are typically cheaper than new ones.
  • There is a mention of "Differential and Integral Calculus Vols 1 and 2" by Richard Courant as another affordable option at US$ 20.00.
  • One participant expresses unfamiliarity with the suggested bookseller and requests more information on how to obtain the book at the stated price.
  • Another participant suggests trying the recommended site and offers to help find the bookseller's address.
  • Repeated suggestions to use the site for finding the book and its price are made, along with a link to a specific page listing the book.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the pricing of the recommended book, with differing views on the availability and condition of copies. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best sources for affordable multivariable calculus books.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions about the condition of books and the reliability of the prices mentioned, as well as the potential for varying availability across different sellers.

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i need some suggestions on books on multivariable calculus. preferably not too expensive.
 
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Hard to beat this one:

Functions of Several Variables
Fleming, Wendell H.; Very good condition, Very clean,


Bookseller:
Treasure Chest
(Portland, OR, U.S.A.) Book Price:
US$ 8.97
hwolff@comcast.net

or this pair:

Differential and Integral Calculus Vols 1 and 2
Courant, Richard

Bookseller:
Logos Books
(Davis, CA, U.S.A.) Book Price:
US$ 20.00
 
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so what? That is a new copy. I am finding you used copies, precisely because they are cheaper.

you can tell it is used because the condition is given, very good.

anyone can find a retail copy. that's why i gave you a specific bookseller and a specific book.

are you unfamiliar with the great site: abebooks.com?
 
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you didn't say how to get it at that price.

no, i am not familiar with that site.
 
try the site. or maybe i can find the address of the bokseller for you. you could also google that bookseller.
 

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