The Book *The Mathematics of Relativity for the Rest of Us*

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The discussion centers on the desire to understand the mathematics underlying physics, particularly for someone who has forgotten much of their high school math. The individual expresses interest in the book "The Mathematics of Relativity for the Rest of Us" but is concerned about potential errors, specifically mentioning a mistake in the second paragraph on page 5. They seek feedback from others who have read the book regarding its accuracy and suitability for someone with a very basic math background. The preference is for an applied approach to learning math, as previous experiences with abstract equations without real-world applications led to a lack of motivation. The poster acknowledges posting in the wrong forum but is focused on finding guidance for their learning journey.
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Hi. I am someone who would like to begin to understand the mathematics behind physics. I have forgotten much of the math that I was taught in high-school, not that I paid much attention at the time, unfortunately. I ran across the book The Mathematics of Relativity for the Rest of Us which looks great, but scrolling down, I found that apparently the second paragraph on page 5 contains erroneous information. I was wondering if anyone here has read the book, and whether or not this is just a mistake or is the text full of errors? Also, what you may have thought of the text for someone that is basically a sixth-grader when it comes to math, and I am afraid I am not exaggerating by too much.

I would prefer to learn the math in an applied manner, as solving a bunch of equations with no visible real world applications is one of the reasons I didn't pay much attention in high school. Not that the payoff isn't worth it; I'm just afraid I will not be able to stay motivated.
 
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