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Good introductory book for self-studying quasigroups?
I'm looking for an undergraduate or beginning graduate level text from which to self-learn quasigroup theory. An emphasis on using quasigroups to understand the structure of groups would be ...
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Helpful to review certain calculus topics before first real analysis course?
This is my first time posting, so I apologize in advance if my question is inappropriate here. I wanted to know if it would be beneficial for me to review certain calculus topics before I take my ...
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What kind of math topics exist?
What kind of math topics exist?
The question says everything I want to know, but for more details: I enjoy studying mathematics but the problem is that I can't find any information with a summary ...
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Learning trigonometry on my own.
I have been self teaching myself math beginning with a grade 10 level for a while now and need learn trigonometry from near scratch.
I am seeking both books and perhaps lectures on trigonometry and ...
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How to fill gaps in my math knowledge?
Just finishing highschool, even though I am doing "well" (in the context of the math course itself), I have significant holes in my actual math knowledge.
As I think many people who explore math ...
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Suggest an Antique Math Book worth reading?
I'm not a math wizard, but I recently started reading through a few math books to prepare myself for some upcoming classes and I'm starting to really get into it. Then I noticed a few antique math ...
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Being ready to study calculus
Some background: I have a degree in computer science, but the math was limited and this was 10 years ago. High school was way before that. A year ago I relearnt algebra (factoring, solving linear ...
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Looking for a logically coherent book for the self-study of differential equations
I'm looking for a logically coherent book for the self-study of differential equations. Let me clarify.
By logically coherent, I don't mean proofs of the limit laws, uniqueness theorems etc.
By ...
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Calculus book recommendations (for complete beginner)
Well I have not started calculus yet but I am really keen to.
I would love if you suggest some books.
Points to be noted:
I really don't like the way textbooks are written so please no "textbooks"
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Is “Functional Analysis” by “Yosida” a good book for self study?
I was wishing to start studying by myself the book Functional Analysis by Yosida, does anyone have already used it, is it a good reference?
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Filling the gap in knowledge of algebra
Recently, I realize that my inability to solve problems, sometimes, is because I have gaps in my knowldge of algebra. For example, I recently posted a question that asked why $\sqrt{(9x^2)}$ was not ...
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Making up for wasted high school years - where should I begin?
I realize this question is long and quite personal but any help will be greatly appreciated.
I'm a senior high school student. I've learnt maths at precalculus level. I have had little exposure to ...
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How to use math textbooks
I'm a higher schooler who was recently gifted a book by my teacher (Schaum's outline of advanced calculus) which is really awesome and I've started working my way through it.
I have run into a ...
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What fields of math would be most interesting for non-mathematicians?
I'm a regular high schooler with an interest in mathematics, but I don't think I will study (pure) mathematics in university, because I'm leaning slightly more towards aerospace engineering and/or ...
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Where to go after Advanced Calculus 2?
I will be finishing up Advanced Calculus 2 soon and I would like to continue self studying Analysis. I want to learn Real and Complex Analysis, Measure Theory and all that other good stuff. but I am ...
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Books for Self learning math from the ground up
I am a CSE graduate currently working as a .NET and android developer. I feel my poor basic in mathematics is hampering my improvements as a programmer.
I want to achieve a sound understanding on the ...
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Books on the history of foundations of mathematics?
Can you point me to some books on the history of the foundations of mathematics? At the moment I'm searching for something light because of my lack of mathematical maturity and also the fact that I'm ...
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Multivariable Calculus books similar to “Advanced Calculus of Several Variables” by C.H. Edwards
I am currently trying to teach myself multivariable calculus using C.H. Edwards' "Advanced Calculus of Several Variables", but the text unfortunately doesn't have very many problems with solutions. ...
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Book on the Rigorous Foundations of Mathematics- Logic and Set Theory
I am asking for a book that develops the foundations of mathematics, up to the basic analysis (functions, real numbers etc.) in a very rigorous way, similar to Hilbert's program. Having read this ...
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Problem Regarding Time Management
I don’t know whether it’s the right place to ask for such a request. I would like to express my apologies in advance if it anyhow goes against the dignity of the forum.
I’m taking preparation for a ...
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Studying Math, All Over Again
I am 16 and never really paid attention to math. For me it was just one more obstacle in passing the exams.
Now that I study computers, mostly on my own, I find that there is indeed a need for me to ...
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Strengthening My Foundation in Mathematics
"For every equation you introduce, you cut your audience in half."
This expression, which I believe came from Stephen Hawking, summarizes why I believe that I have a weak foundation in ...
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Strategy to improve own knowledge in certain topics?
My background is physicist/engineer, and at university we studied only particular topics in mathematics. Some of the courses were never used and faded away with time, and I need to refresh the ...
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Easy papers on fundamental groups (for beginners)
I'd like to read some papers concerning fundamental groups, for example, papers written to explain some basic facts about homotopy explicitly for undergraduate students.
All the papers I have ...
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Notes for Beginner Fourier Analysis?
Are there any good lecture notes or books on basic fourier analysis that authors publish freely online?
It is very difficult to find rigorous mathematical theory of fourier analysis because google is ...
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Follow-up to Baby Rudin
I would like to continue my study of analysis, albeit temporarily in self-study, and I was wondering what would be the best "sequel" to baby Rudin. Thank you very much for your advice.
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Require brilliant resources to self teach.
I'm far from the level of mathematical knowledge every user on this website posseses, however I am very much determined to get there as my love for mathematics increases. These are the topics: ...
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Learning path to the proof of the Weil Conjectures and étale topology
Assume you are an algebraic geometry advanced student who has mastered Hartshorne's book supplemented on the arithmetic side by the introduction of Lorenzini - "An Invitation to Arithmetic Geometry" ...
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Reading circle in mathematics?
How to learn about interesting topics in a small group of people?It seems very useful to broaden your mathematical background and get to know topics that are away from your field of specialization.
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A rigorous book (or preferrably set of notes) on classic multivariable calculus-analysis?
This is different to (Theoretical) Multivariable Calculus Textbooks as I want a classical treatment of line and surface integrals without the notion of a differential form.
Prerequisites: Paths, ...
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Self-Studying Abstract Algebra; Aye or Nay?
I am a high schooler with a deep interest in mathematics, which is why I have self-studied Linear Algebra and have begun my self-study in Differential Equations. As I am a man who likes to plan ahead, ...
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Linear algebra and Multivariable calculus prerequisites for Stochastic Calculus
Which topics are considered "graduate-level" for the following subjects:
Linear algebra
Multivariable calculus
On Internet, it is said that you need "graduate level" Linear algebra and ...
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Linear programming / linear optimization with R? [closed]
Any good books or websites that teach linear programming / linear optimization with R? Thanks.
Edit (Jan 6, 2013): The following R code is an example by using the "lpSolve" package.
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Can you suggest me a good book for self-study of analytic geometry 1?
I'm stuyding mathematics alone, but I plan to enter in the university in the near future, I went to the university website and it suggests Analytic Geometry 1 as part of their curricula, the topics ...
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Algebra book(s): Beginner through to advanced
I admit, I am not great at Maths; I'm situated in one off the lowest Maths class for my year, partly due to myself losing focus last year. Though, I like maths, I really do. Especially since I do a ...
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Books with fun exercises
As university is a bit slow, we organize a group activity of doing math exercises (after learning the basics of the subject separately). Thus I am looking for a book with many exercises that are ...
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Need a crash course in fourier analysis, recommend resources
I need to be able to understand everything about fourier analysis asap. Could you recommend one or two references or books that are considered 'the book' to learn this subject?
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Looking for supplemental book or papers for honors high school student learning geometry proofs.
My child is taking honors geometry in high school this year and the teacher is starting them off with proofs with is great, however this being their first introduction to proofs it needs to be done ...
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How to self study Linear Algebra
I have no idea if this question is appropriate for this forum, but I hope you guys can overlook the fact that I asked it on a wrong forum (if I did) and still help me answer it (of course, if this is ...
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Prerequisite reading for Weil's Basic Number Theory
I'm interested as to what would constitute prerequisite reading for André Weil's book Basic Number Theory. For simplicity (and generality), you can assume that the reader can read anything that ...
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Want to learn differential geometry and Riemannian geometry by myself
I want to follow a Ph.D. programme on geometric analysis. The main focus are Monge-Ampere equations and convex level set of $p$-harmonic equations. The theory of PDEs is very familar to me. However, I ...
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Complete course of self-study
I am about 16 years old and I have just started studying some college mathematics. I may never manage to get into a proper or good university (I do not trust fate) but I want to really study ...
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Problems and Resources to self-study medium level math
Questions regarding self studying have been asked here before, but those seem to concern mostly school level maths.
My situation: I'm an engineer, before I started that training I flunked out of ...
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For Maths Major, advice for perfect book to learn Algorithms and Date Structures
Purpose: Self-Learning, NOT for course or exam
Prerequisite: Done a course in basic data structures and algorithms, but too basic, not many things.
Major: Bachelor, Mathematics
My Opinion: Prefer ...
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Resources for learning measure theory [duplicate]
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Seeking a layman's guide to Measure Theory
I am interested in learning measure theory. I've had a go once before, using Billingsley's "Probability and Measure" but ...
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Teaching Yourself Analysis
So my limited mathematics education has been especially ignorant of analysis. In this vein, I'd like to teach myself some of the introductory basics.
I'm intrigued by sources that might contain ...
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study topology: homotopy and homology
I want to study the basis of topology. I know functional analysis and very basic topology. I need to learn about homologies and homotopies but it seems that all the books (mostly of Russian authors) ...
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Which calculus text should I use for self-study?
I am 36 years old, and have forgotten a lot of math from high school, of which I only took up to Algebra 2. However I am teaching myself mathematics and am now, as an adult, completely fascinated ...
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Preparing For University and Advanced Mathematics
I am currently a college student, computer programming, who has developed an intense passion for mathematics. Following my graduation I wish to pursue a University degree in mathematics, the September ...
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Course Dependency Checking for an Engineer
tl;dr : Is the dependency in the figure attached accurate?
Long Version : I am through with my engineering and am shifting to math for grad school. I am looking forward to re-learning (reviewing) ...
