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Linear algebra through geometry

by Thomas Banchoff, John Wermer · first published 1983

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  • mathaftermath · Jul 24, 2016 · Recommends

    …one in the same league/group which is Linear Algebra: An Introduction to Abstract Mathematics by Robert Valenza[3]. Other favorites are Coding the Matrix by Philip Klein[4] for Python aficionados and Linear Algebra Through Geometry by Banchoff/Wermer[5] for those who like geometry. If you are way beyond all this, you can still pick up new things from Advanced Linear Algebra by Steven Roman[6]. [0] https://www.amazon.com/Linear-Algebra-Stephen-H-Friedberg-eb...…

    on “The best linear algebra books” ↗
  • hintymad · Jan 19, 2023 · Recommends

    …following books helped me a lot: - The visual series. Visual Complex Analysis and Visual Group Theory, for instance - Pinter's A book of Abstract Algebra - Strichartz's The Way of Analysis - Linear Algebra Through Geometry by Wermer. The book offers a comprehensive geometric interpretation to linear algebra concepts. It's especially helpful for me to understand quadratic forms. To understand Analysis better. This area…

    on “Ask HN: Math books that made you significantly better at math?” ↗
  • rramadass · Sep 1, 2025 · Mentions

    …efficiency of visualization through geometry at mathematics education: a theoretical framework by Sefa Dundar et al. - pdf at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187704281... 3) Should we teach linear algebra through geometry? by Ghislaine Gueudet-Chartier - pdf at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002437950... 4) Geometric thinking in a n-space by Ghislaine Gueudet - pdf at https://shs.hal.science/hal-00529609/…

    on “Ask HN: What to learn for math for modeling?” ↗

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