I am looking for a textbook to aid me in self studying linear algebra. I currently own Axler's Linear Algebra Done Right, but I fear it is not sufficient for an initial treatment. Any recommendations?
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Does this answer your question? What is a good book to study linear algebra?. – Dietrich Burde Aug 31 '20 at 18:40
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3in what sense it is not sufficient Axler's book? For your first course in linear algebra Im sure it is very sufficient. – Masacroso Aug 31 '20 at 18:41
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@Masacroso: There are more things, Horatio. If you haven't learned more linear algebra than is in Axler's book in your undergrad, it is a problem with your education, not with linear algebra. – darij grinberg Aug 31 '20 at 18:44
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@Masacroso: I'm puzzled also. I suspect "not sufficient for an initial treatment" was incorrectly worded, and what was intended was "not sufficiently elementary for an initial treatment". – Dave L. Renfro Aug 31 '20 at 18:44
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To clarify, in regards to my use of the word "sufficient", I meant it with respects to and introduction. – Dandy Yantoid Aug 31 '20 at 19:22
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2@DandyYantoid Do you mean that Axler's book is too difficult or that it doesn't have enough depth/rigor/scope? – Physical Mathematics Aug 31 '20 at 19:44
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Gilbert Strang has written I think more than one.
My former advisor Peter Petersen has written one (that I haven't seen).
My undergraduate course at Berkeley was taught by Bill Jacob, whose book was in manuscript form at the time (late 80's). I liked it.
Howard Anton has a book (at least).
There are, I would guess, numerous such books.