Landscapes of emotion
by Karl G. Heider · 1991
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.
EthnopsychologyMinangkabau (Indonesian people)Cross-cultural studiesPsychologyEmotionsIndonesia, social life and customsMalayan languagesPsychological aspects