LINEAR ALGEBRA : A MODERN INTRODUCTION, 4TH EDN

David Poole’s innovative LINEAR ALGEBRA:
A MODERN INTRODUCTION, 4e emphasizes a vectors approach and better prepares
students to make the transition from computational to theoretical
mathematics. Balancing theory and applications, the book is written in a
conversational style and combines a traditional presentation with a focus on
student-centered learning. Theoretical, computational, and applied topics are
presented in a flexible yet integrated way. Stressing geometric understanding
before computational techniques, vectors and vector geometry are introduced
early to help students visualize concepts and develop mathematical maturity
for abstract thinking. Additionally, the book includes ample applications
drawn from a variety of disciplines, which reinforce the fact that linear
algebra is a valuable tool for modeling real-life problems.