Book Reviews
Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions by Batja Mesquita, W.W. Norton, 2022
Susan Fader reviews Between Us, a book from Batja Mesquita (a pioneer of cultural psychology), which dissects the way culture shapes our emotional world. Using MINE and OURS models of emotion, the author effectively challenges the belief that emotional cues, socially accepted reactions, and empathy are universal across societies. A must-read for researchers seeking to understand the cultural perspectives surrounding our work. […]