Michael Rogin


Michael Paul Rogin was an American political scientist who taught at the University of California, Berkeley. His intellectual interests included American literature and Cinema of [the United States|cinema]. His work is notable for its critique of American imperialism, and he was viewed as one of the members of the Berkeley school of political theory. He was influential to many students, including cultural critic Greil Marcus.

Education

Rogin was born in Mount Kisco, New York, to a non practicing Jewish family, and grew up with union and socialist activists. He was married to Deborah Rogin for many years, with whom he had two surviving daughters. Rogin was partners with colleague Ann Banfield at the time of his death.

Published works