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have been searching the web and a book that surfaces alot is "Mathematics for the Million" by Lancelot Hogben. has anybody got any views on this one have been checking out all the titles mentioned so far.

ok were different maths course studied algebra,calculus,statistics,arithemitic. but really im looking for something from the ground up.

ok but more in general math rather than specific. assume i never studied maths before! what would be the best introduction to maths. you see my knowledge of maths is shakey so i rather not presume anything.

im not doing this for a maths qualification. took ordinary level maths through out second level school (high school) but have just developed and interest in maths lately. looking for both a general introduction to maths and problem solving. am studying gen science at the moment. want a maths texts that will further my appreciation of maths and not some kind of "maths for scientists". would like a text from the basics up so it will act as a refresher and clarify principles i may not fully understand. hope this helps.

hi, beginning to self study mathematics and was wondering if you could recommend some favourite books, ones that you found helpful or progressed your interest in maths. Would like books that are accessible to the average reader and provide a basis to build on. David