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Matrix Analysis and Applied Linear Algebra Book and Solutions Manual | 
 enlarge | Author: Carl Meyer
Publisher: SIAM: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 700
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Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 8.3 x 1.7
ISBN: 0898714540
Dewey Decimal Number: 512.5
EAN: 9780898714548
Publication Date: February 15, 2001
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Product Description
This book avoids the traditional definition-theorem-proof format; instead a fresh approach introduces a variety of problems and examples all in a clear and informal style. The in-depth focus on applications separates this book from others, and helps students to see how linear algebra can be applied to real-life situations. Some of the more contemporary topics of applied linear algebra are included here which are not normally found in undergraduate textbooks. Theoretical developments are always accompanied with detailed examples, and each section ends with a number of exercises from which students can gain further insight. Moreover, the inclusion of historical information provides personal insights into the mathematicians who developed this subject. The textbook contains numerous examples and exercises, historical notes, and comments on numerical performance and the possible pitfalls of algorithms. Solutions to all of the exercises are provided, as well as a CD-ROM containing a searchable copy of the textbook.
Book Description
The fresh approach of this book introduces a variety of problems with clarity and informality. The focus on applications demonstrates how linear algebra can be applied to real-life situations. Numerous examples, exercises and historical notes are provided, along with a CD-ROM containing a searchable copy of the textbook and solutions.
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a must buy... January 24, 2006
O. Burak Okan (Cambridge, MA USA)
42 out of 44 found this review helpful
Although titled as Matrix Analysis and Applied Linear Algebra, this book is one of the clearest treatments of pure linear algebra in general. Most of the theorems are proved and the proofs are very well motivated. There are no hand-waving arguments yet it is very easy to follow all the material contained. I also noticed that this book provides a smooth transition to introductory functional analysis for those who already possess the adequate real analysis background.
There is an immense collection of well chosen examples throughout the book, and all the solutions are included in the
solution manual which comes as a seperate volume. The whole package(printed version of the book + CD-ROM + solution manual) is bundled, so once you order it, you will have all of them at once).
The organization of the book is also excellent and it manages to maintain a perfect coherence between sections while each chapter can be read alone as well. This is a rare trait indeed. However, this is not a numerical linear algebra book like Demmel`s and Trefethen`s texts, which mostly dwell on algorithmic implementation side, although it is the perfect complement to those two works.
Whole text(in color), including the solution manual, is available online for people who want to take a quick look at it.
The CD-ROM, which comes with the hard copy of the text also contains the electronic version of the book for readers convenience.
Obviously there is no panacea for learning or teaching matrix analysis while resorting to a single text, but this book comes closest to accomplishing this with a rather nice package.
One of the best introductory (modern) books I know. April 27, 2006
Flavio Cipparrone (Sao Paulo, Brasil)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
If you need to learn Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory, your best starting point is this book.
Very well written, many examples, and many "modern" results, that are not found in classics as Gantmacher (also an excellent book).
Buy it and see for yourself.
Good book for grad cs student August 19, 2005
J. Chan
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is a good book for bridging between an introductory, single semester course on linear algebra and graduate matrix analysis.
Although it isn't in the traditional lemma-theorem-proof format of more traditional maths books, I found the explanations and proofs very clear. There is an electronic version of the book that you can read online but not save or print.
Great book on matrix analysis September 21, 2001
27 out of 30 found this review helpful
This book is very interesting to read, it is very clear, well explained and presented. The subjects covered in this book are mostly for undergraduate to begining graduate and can serve as a bridge to numerical linear algebra. The author makes a great emphasis on explanation and he does a great job. For those who have ever read a book by SIAM know the style of writing and presentation. The book is applied as it mean it is not theoritical.The book contains a lot of exercise of different difficulty and it is accompanied with a solution manual to all of the exercises and a CD-ROM with a lot of stuff in it that make the book more interesting. The author maintain a web site where you can find many more information concernig the book. I recommend this book to anyone who want to introduce himself into linear algebra and matrix analysis.
By far the best July 18, 2003
Scientist (Washington, DC)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book is not just another Linear Algebra book. It's a must for students, teachers, and researchers, both in mathematics and engineering fields. Unlike most of the linear algebra text books or reference style books, this book is enjoyable to read and easy to use as a quick reference. The author's explanations are easy to follow and don't leave any confusion. Even advanced mathematicians would often think "What's why...! I didn't know that." Examples are excellent and can be actually used for real applications. Exercises are more than exercises. They are more like extra sections for advanced and more interested readers. You won't just use it and put back on your bookshelf - you would want to have it on your desk, near where you can reach any time!
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