Conclusion

There was a twofold goal set in the preface of the book. First, to bridge the gap between polynomial and matrix computation. This goal has been gracefully achieved. The second goal concerned the interaction and cross-fertilization of numeric and algebraic computation. The presence of important algorithms examined by both viewpoints is certainly an interesting step towards this objective. However, we feel that there is more work to be done in order for specialists in these two fields to fully take advantage of each other's experience. One example is the juxtaposition of relatively slow, yet numerically stable, algorithms versus algorithms which are faster but less stable.

We would strongly recommend this book as a reference for a graduate course in symbolic computation or computer algebra. It can also supplement the reading of an advanced course on scientific computing, computer science theory or applied mathematics. In conclusion, the book of Bini and Pan, although not exactly ``user-friendly,'' is a reliable and knowledgeable companion for researchers and advanced students in these fields. Given, moreover, that it is a handy reference book, it should be present in every good library.

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