Linear Algebra: Concepts and Methods
Click to look inside
Summary
The feel-good place to buy books
Linear Algebra: Concepts and Methods by Martin Anthony
Any student of linear algebra will welcome this textbook, which provides a thorough treatment of this key topic. Blending practice and theory, the book enables the reader to learn and comprehend the standard methods, with an emphasis on understanding how they actually work. At every stage, the authors are careful to ensure that the discussion is no more complicated or abstract than it needs to be, and focuses on the fundamental topics. The book is ideal as a course text or for self-study. Instructors can draw on the many examples and exercises to supplement their own assignments. End-of-chapter sections summarise the material to help students consolidate their learning as they progress through the book.
'Linear Algebra: Concepts and Methods is bound to be a very successful book in today's marketI for one intend to use it the next time I'm at bat in the linear algebra line-up.' Michael Berg, MAA Reviews
'The book is written with clear and simple language, accessible for beginners, its contents is well balanced. It is a reader-friendly, fairly interactive and helpful text … Undoubtedly, this is a fine textbook for the beginners including students in economics, management, finance and social sciences including the ones studying at distance.' Peter Zabreiko, Zentralblatt MATH
'The book is written with clear and simple language, accessible for beginners, its contents is well balanced. It is a reader-friendly, fairly interactive and helpful text … Undoubtedly, this is a fine textbook for the beginners including students in economics, management, finance and social sciences including the ones studying at distance.' Peter Zabreiko, Zentralblatt MATH
Martin Anthony is Professor of Mathematics at the London School of Economics (LSE) and Academic Co-ordinator for Mathematics on the University of London International Programmes for which LSE has academic oversight. He has over 20 years' experience of teaching students at all levels of university and is the author of four books, including the textbook Mathematics for Economics and Finance: Methods and Modelling (Cambridge University Press, 1996). He also has extensive experience of preparing distance learning materials. Michele Harvey currently lectures at the London School of Economics, where she has taught linear algebra as part of the first year mathematical methods course for over 20 years, as the course evolved from about 100 students to over 600. She has been praised for her teaching in student surveys and the student newspaper. She is also Chief Examiner for the Advanced Linear Algebra course on the University of London International Programmes and has co-authored with Martin Anthony the study guides for advanced linear algebra and linear algebra on this programme. She has over 40 years' experience of teaching students at various levels of university in London and in New York.
| SKU | GOR007799379 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780521279482 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521279488 |
| Title | Linear Algebra: Concepts and Methods |
| Author | Martin Anthony |
| Condition | Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2012-05-10 |
| Number of pages | 527 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |