What are the best books for learning maths from the very bottom to the top?
>>7704222
There is no top. Develop foundational skills
in analysis, algebra, and topology.. As you get better, start looking into more specific areas that pique your interest. Type "Introductory" + "topic" into amazon.. You'll find things..
>>7704222
http://4chan-science.wikia.com/wiki/Math_Textbook_Recommendations
>>7704227
A mighty thanks then
>>7704227
Wrong, obviously topology is the top, that's why it's called TOPology
>>7704294
kys mm
>>7704222
As a variant of OP's question, say I want to learn calculus, some better geometry / trigonometry, and at present barely know basic algebra. Where should I start? I want to know enough to be able to interpret and understand common equations in physics, and write a fluid dynamics simulation. Etc, things in that vein.
I've taken the brute force approach at life and learning. I'd appreciate having someone to give me an idea of where to start, at least once. I don't even know what the words I'm using mean. "Algebra" "Calculus" "Trigonometry".
>>7704318
tfw ignored
Start from basic math then move into Calculus. The advanced math topics is a specialization. Anything after undergrad math is a specialization. You will not learn everything just your own field. If you're intelligent then you'll understand the other fields without taking a class in the subject. Most people fail math because they forgot how to divide fractions. I'm not kidding. fractions is the reason why most people fail math at the algebraic level. It should only take you a few hours to learn them.
>>7704653
>Anything after undergrad math is a specialization
No, everything after quals is specialization
>>7704668
>quals?
Qualifications?
>>7704674
aka qualifying exams, prelims, or generals
>>7704655
give me that next lvl shit family
>>7704318
I would start with Principles of Mathematical Analysis.
>>7704222
Try Lang's Algebra.
>>7705175
Thanks. I'll look into this.
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>>7705625
what's so good about him?
