Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra | 
 enlarge | Authors: Seymour Lipschutz, Marc Lipson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
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Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 12701
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3rd
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Pages: 424
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0071362002
Dewey Decimal Number: 512.5
UPC: 639785324317
EAN: 9780071362009
Publication Date: December 6, 2000
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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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 Comprehensive overview of linear algebra October 16, 2001
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
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.
Better than my texbooks June 11, 2006
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
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
Well Organized Supplement for College Courses. September 6, 2000
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've found the Schaum's Outlines to be extremely helpful in my math and science related college courses. This was no exception. Think of it as a kind of Cliff's Notes if you will. It gives a brief and easily understandable explanation of the main subjects while also providing many common solved examples and shows step by step the process of solution (thereby rectifying a common failing in many texts). It then gives a large number of problems for individual practice. I highly recommend the Schaum's Outlines and in particular any which are written by Dr. Seymour Lipschutz.
excellent detail March 14, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
this text is very user friendly. the sample problems are completely worked out, so there is no guessing where the solution comes from. it's a great review book, and very easy to understand for a first time learner of linear algebra. although, i did find a few typos and insignificant errors. for example, when asked to find a parametric representation of the line passing through the point p(4,-2,3,1) in the direction of a vector u=[2,5,-7,8] , the equation for x2 is mistyped as x2=-2+2t. (2t where 5t should be)
Schaum's Linear Algebra August 4, 2003
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
This work has excellent coverage of matrix addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division including the inverse matrix.
In addition, there are many examples of determinants. There is
good coverage of vectors, eigenvalues/eigenvectors and inner
product spaces. The text has a good balance between theory and
practice. It is helpful for all major constituencies i.e.
math majors, industrial engineers, general engineering,
econometricians and many other users in the scientific arena.
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