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Landscapes of emotionLandscapes of emotion

Landscapes of emotion1991

Karl G. Heider

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Landscapes of Emotion is a fascinating look at the cultural construction of emotions, examining how people in different cultures shape ideas and talk about emotion. The primary subjects of the book are the Minangkabau, a matrilineal Moslem culture of three million people in West Sumatra, Indonesia.

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First published
1991
OL Work ID
OL3274642W

Subjects

EthnopsychologyMinangkabau (Indonesian people)Cross-cultural studiesPsychologyEmotionsIndonesia, social life and customsMalayan languagesPsychological aspects

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