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Since you ask what to read before studying mathematical analysis (emphasis mine), might I suggest Lara Alcock's recent book: How to Think About Analysis (2014, OUP). She has written a very accessible and helpful guide to introductory analysis, replete with study advice and how to overcome common points of difficulty. It would go well prior to or alongside a textbook such as Abbott or Bryant.

Edit: I was also interested to read about "Self-Explanation Training" on pp. 39-43 as a way to aid understanding proofs. See http://setmath.lboro.ac.uk and http://homepages.lboro.ac.uk/~mamji/files/JRME_SelfExpl_Paper.pdf for further details.

Since you ask what to read before studying mathematical analysis (emphasis mine), might I suggest Lara Alcock's recent book: How to Think About Analysis (2014, OUP). She has written a very accessible and helpful guide to introductory analysis, replete with study advice and how to overcome common points of difficulty. It would go well prior to or alongside a textbook such as Abbott or Bryant.

Since you ask what to read before studying mathematical analysis (emphasis mine), might I suggest Lara Alcock's recent book: How to Think About Analysis (2014, OUP). She has written a very accessible and helpful guide to introductory analysis, replete with study advice and how to overcome common points of difficulty. It would go well prior to or alongside a textbook such as Abbott or Bryant.

Edit: I was also interested to read about "Self-Explanation Training" on pp. 39-43 as a way to aid understanding proofs. See http://setmath.lboro.ac.uk and http://homepages.lboro.ac.uk/~mamji/files/JRME_SelfExpl_Paper.pdf for further details.

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J W
J W
  • 5.1k
  • 2
  • 23
  • 49

Since you ask what to read before studying mathematical analysis (emphasis mine), might I suggest Lara Alcock's recent book: How to Think About Analysis (2014, OUP). She has written a very accessible and helpful guide to introductory analysis, replete with study advice and how to overcome common points of difficulty. It would go well prior to or alongside a textbook such as Abbott or Bryant.