Linear Algebra Problem Book
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Linear Algebra Problem Book (Dolciani Mathematical Expositions)
Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
Number Of Pages: 350
Publication Date: 1996-09-05
Sales Rank: 466924
ISBN / ASIN: 0883853221
EAN: 9780883853221
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: The Mathematical Association of America
Studio: The Mathematical Association of America
Average Rating: 4.5
Can one learn linear algebra solely by solving problems? Paul Halmos thinks so, and you will too once you read this book. The Linear Algebra Problem Book is an ideal text for a course in linear algebra. It takes the student step by step from the basic axioms of a field through the notion of vector spaces, on to advanced concepts such as inner product spaces and normality. All of this occurs by way of a series of 164 problems, each with hints and, at the back of the book, full solutions. This book is a marvelous example of how to teach and learn mathematics by ‘doing’ mathematics. It will work well for classes taught in small groups and can also be used for self-study. After working their way through the book, students will understand not only the theorems of linear algebra, but also some of the questions which were asked which enabled the theorems to be discovered in the first place. They will gain confidence in their problem solving abilities and be better prepared to understand more advanced courses. As the author explains, ‘I don’t think I understand a subject until I know the questions … I wrote this book to organize those questions, problems, in my own mind.’ Try this book with your students and they too will be able to organize and understand the questions of linear algebra.
Review:
Not as good for second year graduate students
It is a good book for beginners but not as great for graduate students.
Date: 2006-02-23 Rating: 5
Review:
Great book!
I agree with the following reviewer in that Halmos’ books are always entertaining and inviting! Fun to read, concise yet clear! The book contains most of the elementary yet important problems in an undergrad course with solutions in the back. It’s very helpful working through all these problem because it will tremendous enhance your understanding of the subject. Also, if you want a hardcore problem oriented approach to linear algebra, check out Proskuryakov’s Problems in Linear Algebra. Some of the problems in the book are Putnam like. Virtually any type of Putnam taste problems in Linear Algebra can be found in Proskuryakov. But this one, contrast to Halmos’, is the least entertaining–that’s why it is called HARDCORE PROBLEM APPROACH! You would be a great linear algebra problem solving machine working through both books!Password:
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