Arithmetic and geometry around hypergeometric functions: lecture notes of a CIMPA Summer School held at Galatasaray University, Istanbul, 2005

This volume comprises lecture notes, survey and research articles originating from the CIMPA Summer School Arithmetic and Geometry around Hypergeometric Functions held at Galatasaray University, Istanbul during June 13-25, 2005. A wide range of topics related to hypergeometric functions is covered, thus giving a broad perspective of the state of the art in the field.