Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra (Paperback)

by Seymour Lipschutz (Author), Marc Lipson (Author) "There are two ways to motivate the notion of a vector: one is by means of lists of numbers and subscripts, and the other is..." (more)
Key Phrases: distinct linear polynomials, using unknown scalars, row canonical form, Prove Theorem, Supplementary Problems, Solved Problems (more...)

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This third edition of the successful outline in linear algebra--which sold more than 400,000 copies in its past two editions--has been thoroughly updated to increase its applicability to the fields in which linear algebra is now essential: computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, and quantitative analysis. Revised coverage includes new problems relevant to computer science and a revised chapter on linear equations.

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Chapters include: Vectors in Rn and Cn * Matrix Algebra * Linear Equations * Vector Spaces * Linear Mappings * Linear Mapings and Matrices * Inner Product Spaces, Orthogonality * Determinants * Diagonalization: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors * Canonical Forms * Linear Functionals and the Dual Space * Bilinear, Quadratic, and Hermitian Forms * Linear Operators on Inner Product Spaces * Polynomials

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Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 3rd edition (December 6, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071362002
• ISBN-13: 978-0071362009
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #215,230 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive overview of linear algebra, October 16, 2001

By	David Elder "elddm" (Boston, Ma United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is an incredible value! It covers all major topics in the field of linear algebra, in fact, many more topics than some more expensive texts. This book has many theorems with proofs as well as example problems and applications. My only complaints about this book are that the coverage of theory is a bit terse, and the proofs to many of the theorems are found in the exercises section at the end of the chapter, rather than immediately after the theorem. The terseness means that, without prior exposure to linear algebra, it would be a bit difficult to teach yourself strictly from this book. But with a little bit of background, this book should be no trouble at all. A "real" textbook would get a lower rating for these types of complaints, but since this book costs less than $13, there is no reason not to get it.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars easy to learn with this book, but too many mistakes, January 30, 2004

By	ocean78 (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

i'm currently taking linear algebra from one of the authors of this book. the first day of class the instructor passed out a corrections sheet for the book. even with the corrections sheet, i found many wrong answers in the answer sections.

the pros
- low cost compared to a normal textbook
- easy to understand explanations
- concise
- lots of problems

the cons
- many, many wrong answers in the answer key means that you'll spend a lot of time checking your math with a calculator.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than my texbooks, June 11, 2006

By	D. Harp (Greencastle, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have learned more about Linear Algebra from this single book than all my other assorted (and fairly expensive!) texbooks combined; and, for that matter, more than my college class on the subject too. I'm now studying Differential Geometry and I always have this book nearby (in addition to two other Shaum's Outlines: that of Vector Analysis and Differential Geometry). Every textbook has something to offer - at least I usually give them the benefit of the doubt ;-). But for gaining a "working knowledge" of abstract mathematical concepts, there's nothing so enlightening than studying the details of problem solving performed with delightful clarity by an expert in the field. In this book you can become the apprentice to Seymour Lipschutz as he reveals the mysteries that often form clouds in the minds of students of Linear Algebra. Frequently, when working in this text, I would suddenly understand something that seemed so complex or obscure in my other LA texts. Actually, I could then see what those other texts were attempting to convey but because of their particular styles, they were just a bit "pedagogically challenged" :-)

Anyway, for me, this book is worth more than any pricey textbook on the subject. Just buy it and use it! You'll begin to see how cool Linear Algebra really is. Beware - mathematics at this level and beyond can be very addictive!

DH