Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra Fourth Edition (Schaum's Outline Series) [Paperback]

Seymour Lipschutz (Author), Marc Lipson (Author)

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ISBN-10: 007154352X | ISBN-13: 978-0071543521 | Publication Date: August 26, 2008 | Edition: 4

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Linear algebra is a foundation course for students entering mathematics, engineering, and computer science, and the fourth edition includes more problems connected directly with applications to these majors. It is also updated throughout to include new essential appendices in algebraic systems, polynomials, and matrix applications.

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About the Author

Seymour Lipschutz, Ph.D. (Philadelphia, PA), is presently on the Mathematics faculty at Temple University. He has written more than 15 Schaum's Outlines.

Marc Lipson, Ph.D. (Philadelphia, PA), is on the mathematical faculty of the University of Georgia. He is co-author of Schaum's Outline of Discrete Mathematics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 4 edition (August 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007154352X
• ISBN-13: 978-0071543521
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Review, December 29, 2008

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J. Oakley (Blowing Rock, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra Fourth Edition (Schaum's Outline Series) (Paperback)

I am using this book as a review to supplement more advanced texts. I find it useful; for one thing, definitions are elaborated on; eg, consider the definition of linear dependence and independence: what if one of the vectors is 0? After all, the zero vector is still a vector. What if one of the vectors is a multiple of some other vector? What if the vectors in the basis are rearranged, etc? These are supposed to be elementary but we often need to be refreshed. Also, we may hastily read a definition and miss subtle points. This book points out some of the subtleties and helps clarify some of the theory even for math graduates.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful, June 17, 2009

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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra Fourth Edition (Schaum's Outline Series) (Paperback)

I found this book to be very helpful.
Pros: Excellent as a supplement or even as a text. Lots of worked out problems, some are even proofs of theorms. The explanations are to the point and easy to understand. Good for math, physics or engineering undergrad majors. There is enough material for 1.5 undergrad semesters of Linear Algebra. Very appropriate for math GRE subject test review.
Cons: none
This book does not have the abstract algebra style, so not for math graduate school.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good revision book, quite a few errors, November 3, 2009

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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra Fourth Edition (Schaum's Outline Series) (Paperback)

First of all, this book helped me get 97% in my linear algebra test!

Heaps of practice problems, good explanations, but quite a few errors (minor).

Get it if you're struggling with linear algebra.