Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, with courtesy appointments in Feminist Studies and Political Science. His research focuses on social and political theory, including Marxism, Hegel, and critical analyses of race, gender, and colonialism. He has authored influential books like Marx at the Margins and has written extensively for publications such as New Politics and Jacobin. Anderson received the Career Achievement Award from the American Sociological Association in 2023. His recent work engages with global revolutions, including the Arab uprisings and the Iranian revolution, while critiquing contemporary political dynamics like U.S. imperialism and fascist movements. He also explores themes in Marx’s late writings, focusing on non-Western societies and intersectionality.