scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1461257

Publication date 19 June 2000

determinants eigenvalues eigenvectors least-squares linear equations matrix algebra orthogonality quadratic forms symmetric matrices textbook vector spaces

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Introductory exposition (textbooks, tutorial papers, etc.) pertaining to linear algebra (15-01) Vector spaces, linear dependence, rank, lineability (15A03) Linear equations (linear algebraic aspects) (15A06) Determinants, permanents, traces, other special matrix functions (15A15) Eigenvalues, singular values, and eigenvectors (15A18) Quadratic and bilinear forms, inner products (15A63)

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The author has updated the second edition of his linear algebra text by incorporating over thirty new figures, and by providing a CD-ROM and a new Web site. New material and data (for the problems that involve large data sets) are included on the CD. A registration coupon included with the book provides access to the Web site, which contains everything on the CD. The Web site also contains resources that are available to course instructors only. As with the earlier versions, this textbook provides a modern introduction to linear algebra and its applications. The seven chapters are entitled Linear equations in Linear algebra, Matrix algebra, Determinants, Vector spaces, Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Orthogonality and least-squares, and Symmetric matrices and quadratic forms. There is far more material than one would expect to cover in a one-semester course. However, the text can accommodate a variety of courses built around a core of 25 sections. The topics covered generally follow the recommendations of the Linear Algebra Curriculum Study Group (of which the author was a founding member). A broad selection of applications is presented, major concepts are given a geometric emphasis, and an ample supply of exercises are included. The Updated Edition has made a good textbook even better. Anyone looking for a text for a first linear algebra course should definitely consider this book.

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