Are These Three Elementary Math Books Worth Reading?

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The discussion centers around the evaluation of three mathematics books: "Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint: Geometry," "Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint: Arithmetic, Algebra, Analysis," and "A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Third Edition." Participants compare these titles to "Mathematics: Its Content, Methods and Meaning," highlighting their suitability for beginners learning real math concepts. Additionally, a recommendation for a physics-related math book is sought, emphasizing the need for supplementary materials that simplify mathematical applications in science.

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  • Research "Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint: Geometry" for foundational geometry concepts
  • Explore "A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Third Edition" for a comprehensive overview of pure mathematics
  • Investigate supplementary books that focus on the math of physics, such as "Mathematics for Physics" by Michael Stone
  • Review user feedback and comparisons of "Mathematics: Its Content, Methods and Meaning" with other educational resources
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This discussion is beneficial for students, educators, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of mathematics and its applications in science, particularly those seeking supplementary resources for learning foundational concepts.

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There are these three good books for survey of mathematics:
Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint: Geometry (Dover Books on Mathematics)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486434818/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint: Arithmetic, Algebra, Analysis (Dover Books on Mathematics)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/048643480X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Third Edition (Chapman Hall/CRC Mathematics Series)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1439835985/?tag=pfamazon01-20
How do the three of them combined compare to the book that I have:Mathematics: Its Content, Methods and Meaning,https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486409163/?tag=pfamazon01-20 ?(the purpose is to learn bits of real math for the first time).
also for learning the math of physics is this one good https://www.amazon.com/dp/0262180316/?tag=pfamazon01-20 there's anything similar you can post it.
 
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The book that you have is really good, if that is what you're worried about.
 
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I want another to supplement it, which explain simply the math behind physics.
 
Is your book too advanced for you and you want a simpler book?
 
Not really ,just need another one(to use with it) which emphasises the applications to science,do you know any?
 
Sorry, I do not.
 

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