The Geography of Thought

How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why

The Geography of Thought examines evidence that East Asian and Western societies tend to foster different patterns of perception, reasoning, and social orientation. Richard E. Nisbett connects these differences to historical, ecological, philosophical, and educational influences, contrasting more context-sensitive and relational habits of thought with more analytic and object-focused ones. He also considers what these differences mean for communication and cooperation across cultures.

by Richard E. Nisbett

Nicholas Brealey Pub. · First published 2003 · 288 pages