Elementary Linear Algebra, Fifth Edition by Stephen Andrilli

by Stephen Andrilli

The transition to upper-level math courses is often difficult because of the shift in emphasis from computation (in calculus) to abstraction and proof (in junior/senior courses). This book provides guidance with the reading and writing of short proofs, and incorporates a gradual increase in abstraction as the chapters progress. This helps students prepare to meet the challenges of future courses such as abstract algebra and elementary analysis. * Clearly explains principles and guides students through the effective transition to higher-level math * Includes a wide variety of applications, technology tips, and exercises, including new true/false exercises in every section * Provides an early introduction to eigenvalues/eigenvectors* Accompanying Instructor's Manual and Student Solutions Manual ( 0-12-058622-3)

Genres: Textbooks

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[dead letter office · Rating 4 out of 5]

The biggest strength of this book is the huge number of problems and exercises. Pretty readable, but not great for developing geometric intuition. Some unconventional choices about the order in which the material is presented (dimension, surjection, injection, and isomorphism come very late, while eigenspaces appear early). All in all, maybe my favorite introductory linear algebra text.