Alternative to SL Loney's Coordinate Geometry

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding modern alternatives to SL Loney's "Elements of Coordinate Geometry," particularly for students preparing for entrance examinations in India. Participants express their experiences with the book and seek recommendations for contemporary resources that cover similar content depth.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that SL Loney's book is popular but uses outdated language, prompting a search for modern alternatives.
  • Another participant suggests Cengage or Arihant's entrance exam books as suitable alternatives for those preparing for exams.
  • A different participant claims that while there are some new books on coordinate geometry, they are not as valuable as SL Loney's work.
  • There is a request for recommendations on calculus books that include substantial content on coordinate geometry.
  • One participant mentions that the necessity of analytical geometry may vary depending on the specific needs of the field, such as electrical engineering.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the availability and quality of modern alternatives to SL Loney's book, indicating that there is no consensus on the best resources.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference the dependence on specific needs for analytical geometry, suggesting that the relevance of coordinate geometry may vary by discipline.

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Hello

In India, SL Loney's Elements of Coordinate Geometry is very popular for entrance examinations. I wanted to refresh my coordinate geometry, so tried reading through the book. But I found that the language used is old. I found myself referring to current material on the topic to properly understand what the author is saying. Does anybody know modern alternative book on coordinate geometry that would cover the same depth ? Please suggest both free and non-free material.

Thanks
 
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If you want it for entrance exams then I think Cengage or Arihant's entrance exam books on coordinate will suit your need.
 
IssacNewton said:
Hello

In India, SL Loney's Elements of Coordinate Geometry is very popular for entrance examinations. I wanted to refresh my coordinate geometry, so tried reading through the book. But I found that the language used is old. I found myself referring to current material on the topic to properly understand what the author is saying. Does anybody know modern alternative book on coordinate geometry that would cover the same depth ? Please suggest both free and non-free material.

Thanks

No you can't find any new books on Coordinate geometry. You can find coordinate geometry in calculus books.

(Ok there are some books but they are not worth reading as compared to SL Loney.)
 
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Buffu, so what are Calculus books which cover substantial Coordinate Geometry ? Mastermind01, thanks for input.
 
IssacNewton said:
Buffu, so what are Calculus books which cover substantial Coordinate Geometry ? Mastermind01, thanks for input.
It depends on how much you need. You don't need much analytical geometry for EE.
 

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