Does any body know Michael Spivak's email?

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The discussion revolves around seeking Michael Spivak's email to ask questions about his book, specifically regarding a challenging section on Stokes' theorem in "Calculus on Manifolds." Participants suggest contacting his publishing company or searching for dedicated forums for assistance. There are mixed opinions on whether reaching out to Spivak is appropriate, with some arguing it's worth a try while others recommend consulting a university professor instead. The conversation highlights the difficulty of finding direct contact information and the potential for online forums to provide help with calculus questions. Overall, the emphasis is on exploring alternative resources for academic support.
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Does anybody know Michael Spivak's email?I want to ask him some questions in his book.
 
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i thought he worked at brandeis U but maybe not anymore. try his publishing company:
http://www.mathpop.com/
 
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kakarotyjn said:
Does anybody know Michael Spivak's email?I want to ask him some questions in his book.
Contact the publisher.
 
You might do better Googling for some forums dedicated to him or his books.
 
is he one of these?:

http://www.123people.com/s/michael+spivak
 
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Oh,thanks.I will try.I was stuck in his calculus on manifolds,chapter 4.4 Stokes theorem.I can't derive a forumula.
this one
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=375280
 
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He's not going to answer your email... lol
 
ya never know---


I got emails back from Frank Drake, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Lee Smolin, and a few others---I didn't get one back from Hawking though...
 
Cyrus said:
He's not going to answer your email... lol


I think so,but at least I should try it.
 
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kakarotyjn said:
I think so,but at least I should try it.

No, you shouldn't. Seriously. It would be inappropriate. You should ask your question to a professor you know at your university.
 
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kakarotyjn said:
I think so,but at least I should try it.

go for it------or, you could just give up and not try anything
 
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Cyrus said:
No, you shouldn't. Seriously. It would be inappropriate. You should ask your question to a professor you know at your university.

I'm now in winter holiday,I can't contact any professor at my university.Really helpless
 
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kakarotyjn said:
Oh,thanks.I will try.I was stuck in his calculus on manifolds,chapter 4.4 Stokes theorem.I can't derive a forumula.
this one
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=375280
Perhaps you could find an online forum where you can ask questions about calculus, and there would be people willing to answer them. :smile:
 
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Redbelly98 said:
Perhaps you could find an online forum where you can ask questions about calculus, and there would be people willing to answer them. :smile:

But where on Earth would one find something like that?
 
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erok81 said:
But where on Earth would one find something like that?

It's the Intertubes! Just Google "Michael Spivak Forum".
 
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DaveC426913 said:
It's the Intertubes! Just Google "Michael Spivak Forum".

First hit.
 
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My first hit is the TeX code that he created or some sort, doesn't appear to apply to the calculus book.

I suggest sending him an email. The worst that can happen is he won't reply. Do you have his email?
 
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They produce solution manuals that they want you to buy.

If you believe that only Michael Spivak can answer your question related to calculus then you are wrong .
 
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erok81 said:
But where on Earth would one find something like that?

What are we, chopped liver? :cry:
 
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the first hit is this:forums.pctex.com/
 
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