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malicx
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So, the list of required texts for my fall courses came out today and I found that my topology course is requiring this piece of crap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1441928197/?tag=pfamazon01-20. Normally I'm not scared away by bad reviews, but in this case I can't help thinking that the instructor is making a terrible mistake, since Munkres or Willard are pretty much the be-all-end-all of point-set topology books.
So, I'm looking for advice. I am thinking about either buying Munkres or Willard and then just photocopying possible homework sets from a friend/library. Does anyone have any input? Will material coverage be generally similar enough that I'll be able to do that? Should I email the prof and ask him what the heck he's thinking (just kidding, although I really do wonder...)?
EDIT: Additionally, is it much more difficult following a different text than a class uses? This is the first class I'm considering using a different book for
Thanks for any help,
Tyler
So, I'm looking for advice. I am thinking about either buying Munkres or Willard and then just photocopying possible homework sets from a friend/library. Does anyone have any input? Will material coverage be generally similar enough that I'll be able to do that? Should I email the prof and ask him what the heck he's thinking (just kidding, although I really do wonder...)?
EDIT: Additionally, is it much more difficult following a different text than a class uses? This is the first class I'm considering using a different book for
Thanks for any help,
Tyler
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