Harry Triandis

De: Josh Graham

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Harry Triandis
A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy

Harry Triandis stands among the most influential voices in cross-cultural psychology, reshaping the way we understand human behaviour across the world’s diverse societies. His pioneering work revealed how culture shapes thought, emotion, and action, offering vital insights into communication, cooperation, and conflict in an interconnected world.

In this concise yet powerful volume, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Harry Triandis distils his life’s work into clear, engaging chapters. From his early life in Greece and journey into psychology, to his groundbreaking research on individualism and collectivism, this book offers both a portrait of the man and a gateway into his enduring influence on modern psychology and global relations.

Alongside an accessible exploration of Triandis’s theories, you’ll discover:

• How his formative years and academic path shaped his interest in cultural differences

• The development and significance of the individualism–collectivism framework

• Why his research transformed the fields of social and intercultural psychology

• The practical applications of his theories in diplomacy, business, and multicultural teams

• The debates, refinements, and continuing influence of his work in the 21st century

Part biography, part theory guide, and part reflection on a legacy that spans continents, this book offers an inspiring introduction to a thinker whose insights continue to guide cross-cultural understanding today.

The Pioneers of Human Behaviour series celebrates the lives and legacies of psychology’s greatest minds, presenting timeless insights in a format designed to inspire, inform, and endure.