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Should I read Spivak's Calculus as an undergrad in theoretical physics?
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[QUOTE="OscarV, post: 6587237, member: 697893"] I am about to start a physics with theoretical physics major, I've taken calculus before but I've not been satisfied with the "memorization of formulas" type books. I started to read Spivak and found it enjoyable, but since it's a major undertaking I am also concerned for the practical value of reading it to my degree, I am afraid that the book is much too abstract and mathematical, but I am also not sure since as far as I know (which granted, is not much) theoretical physics highly overlaps with pure mathematics. In a nutshell: Will it actually be useful for my degree (I am confident I want to remain in the theoretical area) or should I read another book that perhaps has a better balance between rigor and application (I've heard Apostol's Calculus to be a good option). Cheers and thank you in advance! [/QUOTE]
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