Calculus Maniacs: Apostol vs Courant

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The discussion centers on the comparative merits of Tom M. Apostol's "Calculus," published in 1960, and Richard Courant's "Calculus," released in 1935. Participants express a preference for Courant's work for its straightforward approach, while noting that Apostol may be more accessible for younger students. Additionally, the discussion highlights the user-friendliness of Michael Spivak's "Calculus" for beginners and mentions N. Piskunov's work as a valuable resource, particularly in its English translation by G. Yankovsky.

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If you were a maniac of calculus what would it be? Tom M. Apostol’s or Richard Courant’s Calculus?
 
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Do you mean learning Calculus straight from those books? I wouldn't know.

But knowing calculus from before, both are quite straightforward.
 
they are both excellent. apostol was writtena biut 1960 and courant about 1935. i think i would choose courant, but as a young student operhaps apostol would have been more accesible. actually spivak is the most user friendly for young students.
 
I love N. Piskunov, Mir publishers, (English translation by G.Yankovsky).
 

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