Michael Paul Rogin (June 29, 1937 – November 25, 2001) was an American political scientist who taught at the University of California, Berkeley.
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.
[2] Rogin was born in Mount Kisco, New York, to a non practicing Jewish family, and grew up with union and socialist activists.
Rogin was partners with colleague Ann Banfield at the time of his death.