How to study from a Real Analysis textbook like this

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This discussion centers on effective study strategies for Real Analysis using Pugh's "Real Mathematical Analysis." The user expresses confusion over the book's structure, which provides minimal examples and focuses heavily on theoretical exercises. They compare it to Bartle/Sherbert and seek guidance on selecting appropriate problems to solve, particularly in chapter 2, which contains 167 exercises. The user also mentions the Schaum's Outline series as a potential resource for supplementary practice.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with Real Analysis concepts from Bartle/Sherbert
  • Understanding of topology as introduced in Pugh's textbook
  • Basic problem-solving skills in mathematical analysis
  • Knowledge of supplementary resources like Schaum's Outline series
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore Pugh's "Real Mathematical Analysis" for in-depth understanding of topology
  • Identify and solve selected exercises from Bartle/Sherbert that align with Pugh's content
  • Utilize Schaum's Outline for additional routine problems in Real Analysis
  • Research online forums or study groups focused on Real Analysis for collaborative problem-solving
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Students of Real Analysis, particularly those using Pugh's textbook, educators seeking effective teaching methods, and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of theoretical mathematics through structured problem-solving.

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Hello,
I am taking a class in RA, where we're using Bartle/Sherbert. Since I have studied few chapters from it in the summer before, I decided to take a look at a more rigorous book, like baby rudin, but since many have advised against that book, I turned to Pugh's real mathematical analysis, but I am confused a little bit about the book.
Unlike every textbook that I have studied, this book presents the material in the chapter to give you the absolute minimum you need to solve the exercises or maybe less ( with very few examples, no problems /section) then at the end of the chapter it gives you a ton of exercises, but the problem is, these exercises are mostly theoretical, and almost non of the usual drill exercises that enforces the theory, and some of the problems in Pugh are sections in bartle/sherbert, like the monotone convergence property.
So my questions are, how to study (effectively) from a textbook like this, and how to know which problems to solve? ( in chapter 2, about topology, there are 152 exercise at the end of the chapter, non of them is a routine calculation, then 15 prelim problems from UCBerkely, thus a total of 167 problems), and where to find routine problems that enforces the basic def/theorems ?
 
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For self study and exercises to practice on, I have always been a fan of the Schaum's Outline series. They have one on real analysis. The problem of matching it's content to another book is something I have never attempted, but the content is fairly standard.
 

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