Irrationality and Transcendence in Number Theory

Features

Uses techniques from widely diverse areas of mathematics, including number theory, calculus, set theory, complex analysis, linear algebra, and the theory of computation.

Suitable as a primary textbook for advanced undergraduate courses in number theory, or as supplementary reading for interested postgraduates.

Each chapter concludes with an appendix setting out the basic facts needed from each topic, so that the book is accessible to readers without any specific specialist background.