1st Edition
Pattern Theory Memory, Interpretation, Understanding, Meaning
Acknowledgements
1. An Introduction
Word Games
Structure of the Book
References
2: We Need to Talk about Pattern
Philosophical Perspectives on Pattern
Design Patterns and Pattern Languages
Mathematics and Patterns
Pattern and Mind
Pattern Aesthetics
Chapter Summary
References
3: Form, Order, and Regularity
Form
Order
Regularity
Chapter Summary
References
4: Perception and Pattern
Patterns and Memories
Pattern Perception
Abductive, Integrative, Efficient
Attention, Cueing, Anticipation
Micropattern, Mesopattern, Macropattern
Pause for Thought
Chapter Summary
References
5: Pattern Thinking
Affordances
Interpretations
Pattern Reasoning
Affective Pattern Thinking
Pattern and Learning
Pattern and Learning Theory
Shared Pattern Thinking
Limits to Pattern Thinking
Artificial Pattern Thinking
Chapter Summary
References
6: Externalising Patterns
Pattern Instances
Pattern Expressions
Pattern Representations
Pattern Systems and Pattern Languages
Pattern Creativity
Chapter Summary
References
7: Pattern Philosophy
Pattern Ontologies
General Pattern Epistemologies
Macropattern Epistemologies
Pattern Meta-epistemology
Pattern Axiology
Chapter Summary
References
8: The Basis of Pattern Inquiry
Patterned Theory
Pattern Inquiry
Methodological Precedents
Chapter Summary
References
9: The Practicalities of Pattern Inquiry
Worked Example Developing a Pattern System
Pattern-Informed Inquiry
Implied and Latent Pattern Thinking
Integrating Pattern Inquiry
Rigour and Integrity in Pattern Science
Chapter Summary
References
10. A Pattern Manifesto
Patterns
Pattern Thinking
Shared Pattern Thinking
Pattern Inquiry
Situating Pattern Theory
Word Games
Conclusions
References
Index
Biography
Rachel H. Ellaway is a professor in Community Health Sciences, and Director of the Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship, at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
