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This text provides a simple account of classical number theory, set against a historical background that shows the subject's evolution from antiquity to recent research. Written in David Burton’s engaging style, Elementary Number Theory reveals the attraction that has drawn leading mathematicians and amateurs alike to number theory over the course of history. Although primarily intended for use as a textbook in a onesemester course at the undergraduate level, it is designed as supplementary reading in mathematics survey courses.\n\nSalient Features:\n\n1. The book is written in easy simple language, providing historical background of the subject.\n\n2. Suitable even for beginners' level, it does not demand specific prerequisites.\n\n3. Structured for use in a wide range of number theory courses, of varying length and content.
David M. Burton received his B.A. from Clark University and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Rochester. He joined the faculty of the University of New Hampshire, where he is now Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, in 1959. His teaching experience also includes a year at Yale University, numerous summer institutes for high school teachers, and presentations at meetings of high school teachers? organizations. Professor Burton is also the author of The History of Mathematics: An Introduction (McGraw-Hill, Seventh edition, 2009) and five textbooks on abstract and linear algebra. In addition to his work in mathematics, he spent 16 years coaching a high school girls? track and field team. When not writing, he is likely to be found jogging or reading (mainly history and detective fiction). He is married and has 3 grown children and a brown Doberman pinscher.
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