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Summary: Tommy I&II
Review: This former staple of Caltech existence was recently shot down by the fact that the author no longer teaches the class. Still, one look inside either imposing tome and the reader is immediately struck by the incredible, insurmountable, dullness of the thing. There are rumors of people capable of reading both in their entirety, but your humble critic remains wary of such claims. Of the two, Tommy I is generally considered to be superior, mainly because it features 666 pages, something that says as much about the content as the length. Tommy II boasts of a less remarkable 672 pages. Both make admirable doorstops.
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Summary: Simply the best!
Review: This is still the text for Math 1a, the first Calculus course taken by CalTech students. That says a lot. It was published in 1967, and this is the edition still used. This says even more. A great book even though, like ALL college texts, it is way, way, way OVERPRICED! I wonder what it cost in 1967? Get it through your local library's interlibrary loan program and preview it before you consider spending the money. If you need something easier try getting one of those books with "Business" or "Life Sciences" sharing title space with the calculus.
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Summary: Simply the best!
Review: This is still the text for Math 1a, the first Calculus course taken by CalTech students. That says a lot. It was published in 1967, and this is the edition still used. This says even more. A great book even though, like ALL college texts, it is way, way, way OVERPRICED! I wonder what it cost in 1967? Get it through your local library's interlibrary loan program and preview it before you consider spending the money. If you need something easier try getting one of those books with "Business" or "Life Sciences" sharing title space with the calculus.
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Summary: Superb, unsurppased, a true beauty.
Review: Tom Apostoll should be given a medal for this work. My thanks, and respect are his for sharing this.
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Summary: A great text for reference, but not for introduction.
Review: While this book deserves the good reviews it has received, I don't think it is very useful for anyone that is not already versed in the subject matter. For those who need a reference text on calculus that is rigorous, focused and complete it won't get any better than this.
Yet, I have to repeat a remark by a previous reviewer, that for anyone who is in need of more user-friendly introduction, or who is looking for more advanced angles, this book may be an awkward choice. That said, I see no problems with the introduction of integration before differentiation, since most appreciative users will have been introduced by other texts. Far from all the modern books aimed at generations X, Y and Z everything remains axiomatic and mathematically thorough and no necessary proof is omitted in an attempt to cut corners. A classic couple of books for those that need all their t's crossed.
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Summary: a advanced book in a begining look
Review: yes, I think the guy from Stanford is right. Apostol just wants to put everything in your head and perhaps the only one enjoyed is himself.A begening student should never start with his works, but with the " first course of calculus" of the great profesor Serge Lang, that will be a right way.But, however, when one has entered the land, Lang's book is not enough, he should continue with "anylisis math", that will be the best way.
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