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Finite-Dimensional Vector Spaces

By P.R. Halmos

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Year
1974
ISBN
9780387900933, 0387900934, 3540900934
LCC
QA186 .H34 1974
Open Library ID
OL5049636M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
3 MB (3603629 bytes)
Series
Undergraduate texts in mathematics
Pages
205\205
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

Even though I am not an undergraduate student (yet), I have to point out that this book is amazing as a first read for one good reason: Halmos forces the reader to prove some nontrivial results that are generally proved in other textbooks. I particularly like the fact that the author refers to infinite dimensional vector spaces in the first few chapters. The famous saying among problem solvers is that "problem solving can only be learnt through solving problems." Due to the fact that a mathematician needs to know how to approach problems on his or her own, he or she must be FORCED to solve problems. Working through this book is worth the time. However, some experience with proofs is a must; other that this, the book is self-contained for those who are familiar with some real analysis.

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