Summary
Mathematics is an important subject for adults to understand, and there are a number of books available to help them learn. For example, Seife's book "The Joy of X"
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introduces the wonders of mathematics to the public, while Paul Lockhart's book
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criticizes the traditional curriculum of mathematics. Paul Sawyer's book "Prelude to Mathematics"
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provides an understanding of mathematics for anyone without a strong background. Mac Lane and Birkhoff's book "Algebra"
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is also highly recommended for learning basic algebra. Understanding mathematics is essential, and teachers should stop teaching it in the traditional way.
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