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  • EDITION:
    2nd Edition
  • ISBN:
    0534998453
  • ISBN-13:
    9780534998455
  • PUB. DATE:
    January 2005
  • PUBLISHER:
    Cengage Learning

Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction (with CD-ROM) / Edition 2 by David Poole

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Linear Algebra by David Poole is an excellent text for those with advanced mathematical experience aby RBLackmore

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This text is one of the best linear algebra texts that I have encountered. However, although the author attempts to organize the material for the student to progress from introductory concepts to the advanced, an understanding of advanced algebra and calculus (vector analysis in 3 dimensions) may be

needed for success.

David Poole's Linear Algebra is awesome!!!by Anonymous

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My roommate and I are both taking linear algebra this semester. Same course, different sections, different instructors and - get this - different textbooks! I've got Poole's Linear Algebra and I have to say it beats my roomie's textbook hands down! Poole is easy to read and has lots of helpful examples. Except for needing her book for assigned problems, my roomie uses my copy of Poole for everything...

The BEST linear algebra book!!by Anonymous

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Linear Algebra

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  • Pub. Date: January 2005
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning

Synopsis

David Poole's innovative book emphasizes vectors and geometric intuition from the start and better prepares students to make the transition from the computational aspects of the course to the theoretical. Poole covers vectors and vector geometry first to enable students to visualize the mathematics while they are doing matrix operations. With a concrete understanding of vector geometry, students are able to visualize and understand the meaning of the calculations that they will encounter. By seeing the mathematics and understanding the underlying geometry, students develop mathematical maturity and can think abstractly when they reach vector spaces. Throughout the text, Poole's direct conversational writing style connects with students, and an abundant selection of applications from a broad range of disciplines clearly demonstrates the relevance of linear algebra.

Biography

David Poole is Professor of Mathematics at Trent University, where he has been a faculty member since 1984. Dr. Poole has won numerous teaching awards: Trent University's Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching (the university's top teaching award), three merit awards for teaching excellence, a 2002 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations Teaching Award (the top university teaching award in the province), a 2003 3M Teaching Fellowship (the top university teaching award in Canada, sponsored by 3M Canada Ltd.), a 2007 Leadership in Faculty Teaching Award from the province of Ontario, and the Canadian Mathematical Society's 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award. From 2002-2007, Dr. Poole was Trent University's Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning). His research interests include discrete mathematics, ring theory, and mathematics education. He received his B.Sc. from Acadia University in 1976 before earning his M.Sc. (1977) and Ph.D. (1984) from McMaster University. When he is not doing mathematics, David Poole enjoys hiking and cooking, and he is an avid film buff.