
Michael Parenti
Michael John Parenti was an American political scientist, academic historian and cultural critic who wrote on scholarly and popular subjects. He taught at universities and also ran for political office. Parenti was well known for his Marxist writings and lectures, and was an intellectual of the American Left.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- City College of New YorkYale UniversityBrown University
- Awards
- 🏆 American Book Awards
- Doctoral Advisors
- 🎓 Robert E. Lane
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Trending topics shown first"Putting an end to the population explosion will not of itself save the ecosphere, but not ending it will add greatly to the dangers the planet faces. The environment can sustain a quality of life for …"
"Throughout the ages, in keeping with their ideological proclivities, gentlemen historians have tended to dismiss the populares of the Roman Republic as self aggrandizing demagogues who affronted const…"
"Capitalism's modus operandi is to produce and sell an ever expanding supply of goods and services for ever greater profits. But the earth is finite. So is its ability to absorb wastes and toxins. Whil…"
"The two party electoral system performs the essential function of helping to legitimate the existing social order."
"Seizing upon anything but class, U.S. leftists today have developed an array of centering around ethnic, gender, cultural, and life-style issues. These groups treat their respective grievances as some…"
"There is a tradition of popular struggle in the United States that has been downplayed and ignored. It ebbs and flows but never ceases. Moved by a combination of anger and hope, ordinary people have o…"
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Timeline
1933
Born
Birth2026
Died
Death
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