Where Can I Find a Free, Readable Analysis II Textbook?

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This discussion focuses on recommendations for a second textbook in analysis, particularly for students who found "Baby Rudin" unsatisfactory. Users suggest "Understanding Analysis" by Abbott for its readability and "Analysis on Manifolds" by Munkres as an excellent resource for multivariable calculus. Additionally, "Elementary Real Analysis" by Bruckner, Bruckner, & Thomson is mentioned as suitable for a Baby Rudin level course, while their "Real Analysis" text covers measure theory and Lebesgue integration, ideal for a second course in analysis.

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  • Familiarity with introductory real analysis concepts
  • Understanding of multivariable calculus
  • Basic knowledge of measure theory
  • Experience with reading mathematical texts
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  • Research "Understanding Analysis" by Abbott for readability in analysis
  • Explore "Analysis on Manifolds" by Munkres for multivariable calculus
  • Investigate "Elementary Real Analysis" by Bruckner, Bruckner, & Thomson for foundational concepts
  • Study measure theory and Lebesgue integration as presented in "Real Analysis" by Bruckner, Bruckner, & Thomson
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Students transitioning from introductory to advanced analysis, educators seeking alternative textbooks, and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of multivariable calculus and measure theory.

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Hey guys,

I'm looking for a good second book in analysis (ideally free/online, but doesn't have to be). My Analysis I class used Baby Rudin and did the first 6 chapters but I really disliked the book.

Any suggestions would be great! Fwiw, I found Abbott's "Understanding Analysis" really readable, whereas Rudin was terse/uninstructive.

Thanks,
Mariogs
 
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For multivariable calculus, Munkres' "Analysis on Manifolds" is excellent. Spivak's book is also good but a bit terse, and it takes a similar approach to Munkres, just using less pages. So I'd go for Munkres.
 
Here is Bruckner, Bruckner, & Thomson:

http://classicalrealanalysis.info/com/FREE-PDF-DOWNLOADS.php

I used the Elementary Real Analysis one for a Baby Rudin level course. It was pretty good, except some of the later material for differentiation in R^n. I haven't really used the Real Analysis one, but it is mainly on measure theory and Lebesgue integration, if that is what you consider a "second course."
 
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