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- Publisher: Macmillan & Co Ltd (1948)
- Language English
- ASIN: B001OP7O6S
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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118 of 119 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was written way back in 1910 by a Fellow of the Royal Society. However, unlike Newton's works (he was also a member) this is extremely lucid.
The essence of this work is that anyone can do calculus. Moreover, since the fools that are university professors can do it, so can you or I. The book begins with an amusing prologue about the stupidity of the mathematical teaching establishment and how it likes to show off with its amazing ability by portraying calculus as a difficult art. The author had to 'unteach himself the difficulties' and undertakes to explain them as clearly as possible. And that he does. From personal experience, before reading this book my maths grades were in the toilet - almost immediately after I read and understood it, my grades trebled. This is because the book is the best explanation of calculus I have ever seen or heard of. This was also the favourite of an eminent American physicist who read this book himself, and went on to win the Nobel Prize in 1965. The concepts are reduced to their bare (understandable) bones, and built up again leading to some great understanding of the calculus, and a confidence to approach mathematics. This book really is a MUST for all A-level students of maths - you may as well throw your textbooks in the bin. Good work Mr. Thompson!!!
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
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I have a number of texts on the calculus andgeneral maths and this book, written originally in 1910, but recently edited by Martin Gardener) stands head and shoulders above all the introductory texts, for introducing calculus in an understandable way, slice by slice. Also, the book being a small paperback fits into one's pocket unlike many/most texts on calculus!!!
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This book is what it says it is: Calculus made easy (well, at least, understandable with a little effort!). I bought it used and clearly the first owner had not opened it much - it was like new. But I really enjoyed the book and have gained a valuable understanding of calculus from it.
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You might think that a book on calculus is going to be a snooze fest. I actually ENJOYED reading this book. How is that possible you ask? Read more
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This is a very good mechanical look at calculas from the perspective on an engineer, he is much more interested in the how than the why.
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