Yi-Fu Tuan is a prominent Chinese-American geographer known for his work in human geography and the philosophy of space and place. Born in 1930 in China, he later moved to the United States, where he became a professor at various universities. Tuan's research focuses on how people perceive and interact with their environments, contributing significantly to the fields of cultural geography and environmental psychology. Tuan is best known for his influential books, including Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience, which explores the relationship between human experiences and the physical world. His ideas have shaped discussions around the concepts of place attachment and the emotional connections people have with their surroundings, making him a key figure in understanding the interplay between geography and human experience.