Twitter: I want to get better at maths, to make up for lost time in college. Who/what should I read?
Two more wonderful books to inspire and encourage a beginner: https://amzn.to/2CZce5x and https://amzn.to/2Boon4b The first of these gives a systematic, step-by-step introduction to some very deep and beautiful mathematics; the second is a brilliant ramble, abounding in marvels.
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Good luck, and be patient and gutsy. Mathematics is deep, vast, and subtle, and even the greatest geniuses in human history have had to work hard to master it. Expect to struggle, but insist on seeing the fascination of the art. It's there, and you should never lose sight of it.
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A postscript: I recommend these four superb books. Each provides a relatively brief, ahistorical account of mathematics, aimed at beginners. Wells and Sawyer are especially good. https://amzn.to/2SmlFWn / https://amzn.to/2sYDWLf / https://amzn.to/2Sone64 / https://amzn.to/2DNsMiq
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