How long does it take on avg. to finish Spivak's Calculus book?

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Students with prior knowledge of Calculus 2 typically take several months to complete Spivak's "Calculus" book, depending on their commitment and study habits. The book serves as a blend of calculus and analysis, lacking coverage on metric spaces and topology, which may lead some to prefer alternatives like Pugh's analysis book for clarity. Mastery of the material may require years of revisiting concepts, emphasizing the importance of pacing and digestion of the content rather than rushing through it.

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i would like to gain a deeper understanding of Calculus so I'm planning on self-studying more on the side. i will do majority of my studies during winter break but i'd like to know long it takes a student who has already taken Calculus 2 to finish his book?

i know it's dependent on the person, but I'm committed and would just like to know.
 
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Why not just get a regular analysis book like Pugh? He explains things very well. I don't think Spivak covers metric spaces or topology. Spivak is more like a half calculus/ half analysis book. In my opinion, it is pretty overrated.Here is the book.
 
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If you're going back over it for mastery...possibly years. ;)

It's not something you really want to do for speed...figure first pass over the course of a few months, maybe? Not full time, obviously. You don't want to do it as a block, anyway, you need time to digest & rest.
 

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