Synopses & Reviews
Designed specifically for the introductory course, this text' s uniquely motivating approach helps math or science and engineering majors truly understand how linear algebra works. Balancing theory with examples, applications, and geometrical interpretation, Elementary Linear Algebra also includes opportunities to incorporate technology.
In response to users' requests, the Fourth Edition has been streamlined to seven chapters, with material from previous chapters 8-10 (Complex Vector Spaces, Linear Programming, and Numerical Methods) now available on the accompanying web site. In addition, all MATLAB exercises have been moved from the text to the web site.
About the Author
Ron Larson received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Colorado and has been a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University since 1970. He has pioneered the use of multimedia to enhance the learning of mathematics, having authored over 30 software titles since 1990. Dr. Larson has also conducted numerous seminars and in-service workshops for math teachers around the country about using computer technology as a teaching tool and motivational aid. His INTERACTIVE CALCULUS (a complete text on CD-ROM) received the 1996 Texty Award for the most innovative mathematics instructional material at the college level, and was the first mainstream college textbook to be offered on the Internet.