About this title: An award-winning professor of psychology examines the divergent ways in which eastern and western cultures view the world, offering suggestions about how today's interdependent global cultures may be bridged. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Free Pr
Date Published: 2004-04-01
ISBN-13:9780743255356ISBN:0743255356
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Free Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780743255356ISBN:0743255356
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: NICHOLAS BREALEY PUBLISHING Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781857883534ISBN:1857883535
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 288 pages. (288 pages) from feng shui to metaphysics, from comparative linguistics to economic history, a gulf separates the children of aristotle from the descendants of confucius. this study offers a map to that gulf and a blueprint for a bridge that might be able to span it. illustrations (Paperback) read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780743216463ISBN:0743216466
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Free Press, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780743255356ISBN:0743255356
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Free Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780743255356ISBN:0743255356
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Bend in lower left front corner of cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 263 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Free Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780743255356ISBN:0743255356
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. new & unreas. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 263 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Free Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780743255356ISBN:0743255356
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Description: New. An eminent psychologist boldly takes on the presumptions of evolutionary psychology in an engaging exploration of the divergent ways Eastern and Western societies see and understand the world. read more
"After I skipped the introduction, which I HIGHLY recommend, I am finding this book very interesting. Since I live in Korea, it is helping me to understand the culture I am surrounded by. I discussed the fundamental differences between Easter thought and Western thought. If you've ever spent time in Asia or are planning to, I'd recommend reading this. It isn't a light read though so be prepared."
"In an incredibly intriguing, well-executed, and careful mix of psychology, philosophy, history, sociology, and linguistics, Nisbett looks at the cognitive differences between Asians and Westerners. It seems complicated, but Nisbett organizes and explains his ideas very well. This book was so thought-provoking and insightful - I highly recommend it! I have to admit I was dubious about this at first based on the title alone; it seemed it could use faulty science to demonstrate racist ideas, like in The Bell Curve. Instead, the book turned out to be rather thoughtful and generally objective and fair. When Nisbett adds his own opinions, he is very clear that he is inserting himself."
"As someone who lives in the between the words of Western and Asian thought, I had to get my hands on this book. This book had some wonderful material but could have used some just never had that WOW moment where something just clicked. It's really a shame because this topic is really just up my alley.
The difference can be summarized as follows: Eastern thought tends to be more holistic, cyclical, and relationship-oriented. While Western thought tends to be more modular, linear, and object-oriented.
The book (unintentionally?) aims for a higher-brow audience who would appreciate a more PhD vocabulary and writing style. I found it off-putting. Though I don't think the authors intentionally wrote it that way, it's just the way they think. Perhaps, they should write a book on PhD thought process vs. common thought process."
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