So you want to study mathematics
Are there any "math for people who just want to use it" tracks in math pedagogy? I don't care a bit about proving any of it's true, or even reading others proofs of same. "Recognize which tool to apply, then apply tool", all focused on real-world use (so, yes, it wouldn't be "real" mathematics). That's the math education I'd like—try as I might, I just can't make myself care even a little about math for math's sake.<p>I've got <i>Mathematics for the Nonmathematician</i> by Kline and that's kinda heading the right way, but what about whole courses of study? More books? It's more of an introduction than a thorough resource or course, and feels like it needs another four or five volumes and a <i>lot</i> more exercises to be really useful.<p>I want a mathematics education designed for all those kids (likely a large majority?) who spent math from about junior high on wondering, aloud or to themselves, why the hell they were spending <i>so much</i> time learning all this. One that puts that question front and center and doesn't teach a single thing without answering it really well, first.