Introductory linear algebra with applications

By Bernard Kolman

Book Overview

This book provides an introduction to the basic ideas, computational techniques, and applications of linear algebra. KEY TOPICS: Introductory Linear Algebra with Applications Sixth Edition emphasizes the computational and geometrical aspects of linear algebra, while keeping abstraction to a minimum and illustrating every idea with examples. It provides three different types of exercises. Exercises contains routine exercises. Theoretical Exercises includes exercises that fill in gaps in some of the proofs and can be used to challenge the more capable and interested reader. The third class consists of MATLAB exercises connected to the available MATLAB disk. In addition, the end of every chapter contains a summary of Key Ideas for Review, a set of Supplementary Exercises, and a Chapter Test. The sixth edition of Introductory Linear Algebra with Applications has been revised to incorporate recommendations from The Linear Algebra Curriculum Study Group on developing ways to improve instruction in linear algebra. A valuable reference book on the basic of linear algebra and its applications for any reader seeking information on the subject.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0023660910
• ISBN13: 9780023660917
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Length: 505 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Like Every Other Review

The book I ordered was expected sooner than I got it; however, seller sent word immediately of the book's shipment and I believe it wasn't his fault for the delay. Seller was prompt and apologized appropriately for the item's slow shipment. Would recommend to others.

A math book

This isn't the easiest linear text I've scene. This also isn't the hardest. The book has a ton of applications, which is good if you're an applied math, engineering, or science major. If your interests are in pure math the applications are still a nice little side note. The book's explanations are explained as clearly as possible without giving up any rigor. At first I didn't like the book, but after looking at several other linear textbooks I realized that these authors did a good job of explaining a difficult topic.

Best math book I've ever had

This book is a fabulous resource... explains things in as clear a way as Linear Algebra can be. If you want deeper understanding, many concepts are described in more depth, and most proofs are given in detail. It's not filled with cartoons and useless pictures like some textbooks, but clear, concise explanations of what turns out to be an interesting and fairly simple area of mathematics.