Lawrence Harrison (academic)

He is the past director of the Cultural Change Institute at the Fletcher School, Tufts University, where he also served as an adjunct lecturer.

[1] He is the author of various books and articles, most notably his work with Samuel P. Huntington, Culture Matters.

[4] His views created considerable disputes with some, such as Professor Noam Chomsky.

[6] Harrison's main thesis is that culture is the dominant factor affecting progress and development of groups and nations.

[7] While economic, historical, and geographical factors are relevant, Harrison suggests what ultimately determines whether a given group will enjoy economic prosperity in a free society is its cultural values.