Introductory Linear Algebra: An Applied First Course (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Bernard Kolman (Author), David R. Hill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 12, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0131437402 | ISBN-13: 978-0131437401 | Edition: 8

This book presents an introduction to linear algebra and to some of its significant applications. It covers the essentials of linear algebra (including Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors) and shows how the computer is used for applications. Emphasizing the computational and geometrical aspects of the subject, this popular book covers the following topics comprehensively but not exhaustively: linear equations and matrices and their applications; determinants; vectors and linear transformations; real vector spaces; eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalization; linear programming; and MATLAB for linear algebra. Its useful and comprehensive appendices make this an excellent desk reference for anyone involved in mathematics and computer applications.

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This book provides an introduction to the basic ideas, computational techniques, and applications of linear algebra. 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. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (August 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131437402
• ISBN-13: 978-0131437401
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best math book I've ever had, May 8, 2000

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Lo (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introductory Linear Algebra With Applications (Hardcover)

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.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A math book, July 16, 2003

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Walter "I'm into a lot of things" (Pittstown, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introductory Linear Algebra with Applications (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Average, June 11, 2011

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Calculist - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introductory Linear Algebra: An Applied First Course (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

I like the fact that the book is brief at getting to the point, i hate maths texts that try to teach you maths with words and go on and on with their explainations and draw fancy pictures to help you but theyre really wasting your time.
Other than that its not the greatest text, but it gets the job done.