Andrew Pendakis

Andrew Pendakis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University. His research focuses on political centrism discourse, critical theory, and the intersection of philosophy with socio-political structures. He holds a Ph.D. in English and Cultural Studies from McMaster University, a postdoctoral degree in Contemporary Political Culture from the University of Alberta, and additional education from Western Ontario and McMaster University.

• B.A. in English, McMaster University
• M.A. in Theory and Criticism, University of Western Ontario
• Ph.D. in English and Cultural Studies, McMaster University
• Post-Doctoral Degree in Contemporary Political Culture, University of Alberta

His research critically examines modern centrism's discursive frameworks, exploring how cultural narratives about political 'middle ground' limit alternative possibilities. He employs dialectical methods from Hegel, Marx, Adorno, and Jameson to analyze political rhetoric and economic realities. His work addresses neoliberalism, austerity, and the political implications of financial systems.

Pendakis has authored or edited influential works including The Bloomsbury Companion to Marx (2018) and co-edited special issues on topics like 1970s cultural visualization. His publications span critical theory, oil cultures, and Marxist analysis, often engaging interdisciplinary approaches.

He maintains international affiliations as a Research Fellow at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and has taught at the University of Bonn and Shanghai. His teaching focuses on theory and rhetoric, with upcoming courses on post-politics, dialectics, and financial journalism.