Looking to Buy Dolciani Math Books: Any Available?

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The discussion revolves around the search for specific editions of high-school math textbooks co-authored by Mary Dolciani, focusing on their availability for purchase. The context includes a request for these books, which are intended for use in homeschooling.

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  • One participant expresses a desire to buy specific editions of Dolciani math textbooks, stating they are not interested in any other editions.
  • Another participant inquires about the ISBN numbers for the requested editions.
  • A third participant questions the seriousness of the request, implying it may be a joke.
  • A later reply clarifies that the request is genuine and explains the context of using these books for homeschooling, noting their popularity among homeschooling parents.
  • Another participant points out that ISBNs did not exist in the 1960s, suggesting a misunderstanding regarding the availability of such information.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are mixed reactions to the request, with some questioning its validity and others providing clarifications.

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The discussion includes references to the historical context of the books and the absence of ISBNs for editions published in the 1960s, which may affect the search for these specific texts.

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(NOTE: I don't see a buying/selling forum/thread on PF, nor does seem to be any rules prohibiting a WTB thread, so I'm posting here. Mods, if this is a problem, please let me know.)

I would like to buy a set of the high-school math textbooks co-authored by Mary Dolciani:
  • Modern Algebra: Structure and Method [Book 1], 1965 edition, Teacher's Edition
  • Modern Algebra & Trigonometry: Structure and Method, Book 2, 1965 edition, Teacher's Edition
  • Modern Geometry: Structure and Method, 1965 edition, Teacher's Edition
  • Modern Introductory Analysis, 1967 edition, Teacher's Edition

Just to be clear, I am not interested in any other edition of these books (newer or older, student editions) at this time. Naturally, I'm having difficulty finding these books. I've been looking on Amazon, Allibris, Ebay, etc. without any luck. If you have any of these you are willing to sell, please PM me with your price and a description of its condition. If you happen to find a site that is selling it, please PM me with a link. Thank you.
 
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Do you have the ISBN number of these specific editions?
 
this is a joke, right?
 
QuarkCharmer said:
Do you have the ISBN number of these specific editions?
ISBN's didn't exist in the 60's, I believe.

mathwonk said:
this is a joke, right?
No, this is not a joke. A friend of mine is a homeschooling parent whose son is close to high-school age. She intends to use these books with her son for math in high school. Apparently a number of homeschooling parents do use the Dolciani books, particularly the older editions, in teaching math to their children.
 

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