Recommendations for Linear Algebra Books

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for Linear Algebra books, focusing on various texts suitable for different levels of understanding and preferences. Participants share their personal experiences and opinions on specific titles.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants recommend "Linear Algebra Done Right" by Axler, noting it may not be suitable for beginners.
  • One participant suggests "Linear Algebra Demystified," despite expressing skepticism about the overall quality of the series.
  • Another participant mentions "Linear Algebra: An Introduction" by Bronson as a good option.
  • Recommendations also include "Vector Spaces" by Halmos and texts by Shilov and Sharipov, with Shilov being described as good and affordable.
  • Hoffman and Kunze are mentioned as another recommendation without further elaboration.
  • A participant points out that this topic has been discussed extensively in the forums, suggesting a high volume of similar inquiries.

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There is no clear consensus on a single recommended text, as participants express varied preferences and opinions on different books.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations may depend on the reader's prior knowledge or specific needs, and there are indications of differing opinions on the quality of certain series or texts.

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I was wondering if anyone could recommend some Linear Algebra books?


Thank you.
 
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Well many people on these forums, including myself, like to recommend "Linear Algebra Done Right" by Axler, although it might not be appropriate for a first exposure to linear algebra. I cannot recommend any others, as I have never had another good linear algebra text.
 
Use search, this has been posted atleast 50 thousand times.
 
i recommend shilov, good and cheap. also sharipov, free and good.
 
hoffman and kunze
 
Shilov is very good.
 
Linear Algebra Done Right by Axler
 
I really like "Linear Algebra Demystified". Even though the Demystified series is usually a bunch of crap, and with terrible editing and proofreading to boot, this book was actually pretty good. He even covers Linear Algebra with complex numbers. "Linear Algebra: An Introduction" by Bronson is good too.
 
Try Halmos' Vector Spaces (or something close to that)
 

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