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Michael Hardt

Professor of Literature
Literature
Box 90670, Durham, NC 27708-0670
106 Friedl Building, Buchanan and Trinity, Durham, NC 27708-0670

Overview


Michael Hardt's writings explore the new forms of domination in the contemporary world as well as the social movements and other forces of liberation that resist them. In the Empire trilogy -- Empire (2000), Multitude (2004), and Commonwealth(2009) -- he and Antonio Negri investigate the political, legal, economic, and social aspects of globalization. They also study the political and economic alternatives that could lead to a more democratic world. Their pamphlet Declaration (2012) attempts to articulate the significance of the encampments and occupations that began in 2011, from Tahrir Square to Zuccotti Park, and to recognize the primary challenges faced by emerging democratic social movements today.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Literature · 2005 - Present Literature, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Romance Studies · 2007 - Present Romance Studies, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor in Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies · 2018 - Present Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Bass Fellow · 2007 - Present Literature, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Washington · 1990 Ph.D.
University of Washington · 1986 M.A.
Swarthmore College · 1983 B.S.