Patterns in mathematics

Written for people with little formal training in mathematics, this handbook aims to build a solid grasp of the fundamentals. Its approach relies on unconventional methods, such as organizing material around recurring themes and storylines, to bring out the core mathematical patterns that run through the subject.

The patterns form a structure that connects mathematical ideas to present-day multicultural subjects, showing how the discipline relates to the wider world. The book combines amusement with instruction, so readers can learn the essentials while following the examples.