Is Calculus (6th edition) by Swokowaki a good book?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the suitability of "Calculus" (6th edition) by Swokowski and Olnick for self-learning calculus. Participants are exploring whether this book is a good resource for someone looking to refresh their mathematics knowledge after taking previous courses in calculus, algebra, and geometry.

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  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in self-learning calculus and inquires about the quality of the Swokowski and Olnick book.
  • Another participant suggests that the existence of a 6th edition implies that many people find the book valuable.
  • A later reply offers a recommendation for an additional resource, "No BS Guide to Math and Physics" by Savov, for refreshing mathematics knowledge.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the quality of the Swokowski and Olnick book, as participants have not provided direct evaluations or comparisons with other texts. Multiple viewpoints about suitable resources for refreshing mathematics remain.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not specified particular aspects of the book they are considering, such as content depth or teaching style, which may influence its effectiveness for self-learning.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals looking to self-learn calculus or refresh their mathematics knowledge may find this discussion relevant.

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hi guys
i want a good book for self learning calculus and i found caculus by Swokowaki and olnick 6ed
i bought it actualy for 1.5$ (used version)
so i want to know is it a good book for self learning
or there's better one?
i actualy took couple courses in calculus ,algebra, geometry in collage
but can't remember much from it .
 
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any help
 
Since there is a 6th edition, there must be a lot of people who find it good. I haven't seen it, but I'm sure it's worth 1.5$.
 
thanks for responding

any math book recomendation to refresh my memory in mathematics ?
 
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