The cornerstone of Elementary Linear Algebra is the author's clear, careful, and concise presentation of material. This program balances theory with examples, applications, and geometric intuition for a complete, step-by-step learning system. Featuring a new design that highlights the relevance of the mathematics and improves readability for students, the eighth edition also incorporates conceptual capstone exercises that reinforce multiple concepts. Data and applications reflect current statistics and examples to engage students and demonstrate the link between theory and practice.