Michael John Parenti is a respected political scientist, academic historian, and cultural critic based in the United States. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and has established himself as a prominent figure on the American Left. Parenti is well known for his Marxist writings and lectures, which cover a range of scholarly and popular subjects. His work often focuses on criticizing capitalism and American foreign policy, and he has built a reputation as a notable intellectual and a vocal critic of the political and economic systems in the United States.
Parenti's academic career has included teaching positions at various universities, where he has shared his insights and analysis with students. In addition to his work in academia, Parenti has also been active in politics, running for political office at different times. This combination of scholarly and political experience has given him a unique perspective on American politics and has informed his writing and lectures.
Michael Parenti is the author of more than twenty books, including "Contrary Notions: The Michael Parenti Reader," "The Assassination of Julius Caesar," and "The Culture Struggle." His work has been widely praised by publications such as The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The New York Review of Books, Harper's, The Nation, and Antioch Review. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Parenti remains a humble and accessible figure, and he continues to write and lecture on the issues that are most important to him.