So I checked out Rudin's Analysis book for fun

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The discussion revolves around the pricing and value of Rudin's Analysis book, with participants sharing their thoughts on the book's content, comparing it to other texts, and discussing purchasing options.

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  • Some participants express surprise at the high price of Rudin's Analysis book, questioning its value given its size.
  • One participant suggests that Rudin is a highly regarded author, implying that the book may justify its cost.
  • Another participant mentions a lack of enjoyment in reading the book, noting a curiosity about higher-level math textbooks and the abundance of theorems.
  • One participant claims that Pugh's Analysis is a better alternative to Rudin's work.
  • Several participants discuss the pricing of Rudin's books on Amazon, with some noting discrepancies in prices for different editions.
  • There are suggestions to consider international purchasing options for lower prices on used copies.
  • One participant questions the relevance of hardcover editions in current times.

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Participants express differing opinions on the value of Rudin's Analysis book and its pricing, with no consensus on whether it is worth the cost or if alternatives are preferable.

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Participants reference specific prices and editions, but there are no detailed discussions on the content or quality of the theorems presented in the book.

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... the book is tiny ... (sure it has lots of advanced material) but wow ... $150 new on Amazon, for something you could lose to your couch? crazy.
 
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I should go into the textbook business.

Rudin is one of the best author's I've read, though that list is pretty short. It's probably almost worth all that money.
 
how much fun did you have?
 
mathwonk said:
how much fun did you have?
not much. i was just curious to see what higher level math textbooks contained, lotsss of theorems!
 
Pugh Analysis is better.
 
I've checked amazon and the only book of his that costs so much is functional analysis but still it doesn't cost 150 dollars.
 
loop quantum gravity said:
I've checked amazon and the only book of his that costs so much is functional analysis but still it doesn't cost 150 dollars.
USA Hardcover $156.25
 
dude, go international. its like $26 for a used one. XD
 
who buys hardcover, nowadays?
 
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strings235 said:
dude, go international. its like $26 for a used one. XD

Or for half that price, new. :wink:
http://firstandsecond.com/store/books/info/search.asp?styp=isb&stxt=0070856133
 
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