Choose Best Book to Learn Advanced Calculus: Callahan or Fleming?

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The discussion centers on selecting the best book for learning advanced calculus, specifically between "Advanced Calculus" by Callahan and "Functions of Several Variables" by Fleming. Participants note that Callahan offers more geometric arguments and diagrams, while Fleming is shorter but perceived as more challenging. Despite the brevity of Fleming's text, it is suggested that it covers essential topics such as applied topology and Lebesgue integration on \mathbb{R}^n. Ultimately, Fleming is recommended for those seeking a concise yet rigorous approach to advanced calculus.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra
  • Familiarity with geometric arguments in calculus
  • Basic knowledge of Lebesgue integration
  • Awareness of differential forms in advanced calculus
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "Functions of Several Variables" by Fleming
  • Study "Advanced Calculus: A Differential Forms Approach" by Edwards
  • Explore applied topology concepts in advanced calculus
  • Investigate Lebesgue integration techniques on \mathbb{R}^n
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Students and educators in mathematics, particularly those focusing on advanced calculus, applied topology, and integration techniques. This discussion is beneficial for anyone deciding between foundational texts in advanced calculus.

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I have a knowledge of Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra, I want to learn advanced calculus, but I'm wondering what book is the best choice, I want to learn it rigorously "enough" but not to the point where someone would call me a mathematician i.e. Calculus by Lang vs Calculus by Spivak, certainly Lang is rigorous but Spivak is at a higher level, though Lang is enough for physicist. I also want to learn it in differential forms approach after, i.e, Advanced Calculus: A Differential Forms Approach by Edwards. I have to choices,

Advanced Calculus by Callahan - longer but has more geometric arguments and diagrams
Functions of Several Variables by Fleming - shorter but harder?

I think Fleming has an advantage because it is shorter, but Callahan is newer and might have some topics that are not in Fleming's book, it also has more explanations and diagrams. Which do you think suits me best? Do you think if I read Fleming instead of Callahan I'll miss some important discussions in Callahan? As of now I'm more into Fleming since it's shorter. I don't have much time to read two books fully, so I just need to choose one and concentrate on that.
 
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Fleming's book isn't especially short. I'd like the sections on differential forms to be a bit more fleshed out, but even there it's more verbose than Spivak's Calculus on Manifolds.

I'd recommend Fleming because of the applied topology and Lebesgue integration on \mathbb{R}^n.
 

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