Elementary Linear Algebra by Howard Anton

Product Description

This classic treatment of linear algebra presents the fundamentals in the clearest possible way, examining basic ideas by means of computational examples and geometrical interpretation. It proceeds from familiar concepts to the unfamiliar, from the concrete to the abstract. Readers consistently praise this outstanding text for its expository style and clarity of presentation.
Clear, accessible, step-by-step explanations make the material crystal clear.
The authors spotlight the relationships between concepts to give a unified and complete picture.
Established the intricate thread of relationships between systems of equations, matrices, determinants, vectors, linear transformations and eigenvalues.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #44768 in Books
Published on: 2004-12-27
Number of items: 1
Binding: Hardcover
624 pages
Customer Reviews

A decent textbook
The book isn't the best organized in some regards, but it's decently written and decently eyeball-scan-friendly.

The ninth edition isn't as good as previous editions
I've been using Anton for my linear algebra classes since 1984, and have gone through nine editions. The ninth edition seems much more confusing than previous editions. He often moves text around without seeing that it makes sense in the new context: a theorem will use notation that isn't introduced until later, for example. He comes back to eigenvalues and eigenvectors over and over, looking at them from different perspectives. This should work if done well, but instead it confuses my students. I'm going to look for another book for the next time I teach the class.

No practical application....
This book mostly consists of a bunch of long droning proofs and severely lacks any real world applications. If your looking for an enjoyable learning experience, this is not the book.