American Textbooks vs Australian Textbooks vs British Textbooks
The way the textbooks are written are strangely similar to how we stereotype the Amellicans, the Ozzies and the Brits.
The American Textbook
- is very detailed, in that it describes everything in minute detail, the authors say everything that is in their head.
- the good thing is that it uses short, clear sentences; they are succinct.
- uses real world examples which really helps, but they tend to like to toot their own horn.
- more often than not, the examples would be oil, automobile or wheat related. haha!
The Australian Textbook
- provides good overview…. but only that.
- Not detailed if you are looking to self study and dig right into the “working”.
- The writing and examples feel a bit wanting, and the authors are a bit slack.
- often feels like a cliff notes version of the real deal.
The British Textbook
- Oh heavens! shut it already, you fool. They go on and on and on and on… and are often very stingy with punctuation.
- the examples are so archaic!!!!
- most problems are served with a cup of solutions. splendid!
All in all:
- the British textbooks are MORE expensive than the American ones (exchange rate?); and the Australian ones feel like you are not getting your money’s worth.
- From my limited experience with textbooks, I find myself liking texts written by Americans, simply because they are succinct and I relate to the examples easily. But I hate that almost ALL American textbooks DO NOT GIVE SOLUTIONS.. and force you to buy a “Student companion”.
