Has anyone read I.N. Herstein's 'Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra' with Winters?

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I.N. Herstein, known for his work in algebra, co-authored a book titled "Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra" with Winters, which has garnered little attention and lacks reviews. The discussion seeks insights from anyone who has read the book, particularly in comparison to established linear algebra texts like Hoffman & Kunze. The absence of the book in university libraries raises questions about its accessibility and popularity among students and educators. Overall, there seems to be limited familiarity with Herstein's linear algebra work within the academic community.
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I was surprised to recently discover that I.N.Herstein (author of 'Topics in Algebra' amongst others) wrote a book on linear algebra entitled ''Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra'' with a chap called Winters. I can't find any reviews of this book anywhere. I wanted to know if anyone has read the book and what do they think of it? How does it compare to books like Hoffman & Kunze and other good linear algebra books? There isn't a copy in my university's library, btw.
 
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I guess then, that no-one here has read the book?
 

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