• How matrices arise; Basic algebra of matrices; Unique solution of linear equations; Determinant and inverse; Rank, non-unique solution of equations, and applications; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Quadratic and hermitian forms; Canonical forms; Matrix functions; Generalized inverses; Polynomials, stability, and matrix equations; Polynomial and rational matrices; Patterned matrices; Miscellaneous topics; Bibliography; Index.

'matrix methods comprise an important component in any "tool kit" of applied mathematics ... This wide-ranging textbook provides a clearly written and up-to-date account of these methods suitable for both undergraduates and more advanced students.'Extrait de L'Enseignement Mathématique

• How matrices arise; Basic algebra of matrices; Unique solution of linear equations; Determinant and inverse; Rank, non-unique solution of equations, and applications; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Quadratic and hermitian forms; Canonical forms; Matrix functions; Generalized inverses; Polynomials, stability, and matrix equations; Polynomial and rational matrices; Patterned matrices; Miscellaneous topics; Bibliography; Index.

'matrix methods comprise an important component in any "tool kit" of applied mathematics ... This wide-ranging textbook provides a clearly written and up-to-date account of these methods suitable for both undergraduates and more advanced students.'Extrait de L'Enseignement Mathématique

• How matrices arise; Basic algebra of matrices; Unique solution of linear equations; Determinant and inverse; Rank, non-unique solution of equations, and applications; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Quadratic and hermitian forms; Canonical forms; Matrix functions; Generalized inverses; Polynomials, stability, and matrix equations; Polynomial and rational matrices; Patterned matrices; Miscellaneous topics; Bibliography; Index.

'matrix methods comprise an important component in any "tool kit" of applied mathematics ... This wide-ranging textbook provides a clearly written and up-to-date account of these methods suitable for both undergraduates and more advanced students.'Extrait de L'Enseignement Mathématique