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Kenton Worcester is a Professor of Political Science at Marymount Manhattan College and an affiliated faculty member of the History program. He holds a PhD from Columbia University and is based in Carson Hall, Room 200D. His academic work bridges political science, intellectual history, and cultural studies.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, Columbia University
- MPhil in Political Science, Columbia University
- MA in Political Science, Columbia University
- BA in Economics and Political Science, University of Massachusetts-Boston
Worcester's research centers on intellectual history, social democracy, trade union politics, and the political dimensions of comics and graphic novels. He has written extensively on C.L.R. James and the intersections of popular culture and political ideology. His work often explores how cultural forms like comics reflect and shape political consciousness.
His recent publications reveal a deep engagement with the cultural politics of superheroes, satire, and radical art. The 15 most recent works show a consistent trajectory in analyzing political themes in comics, the evolution of leftist thought, and the institutional history of political science and research organizations.
Scientific Awards:
- Peter C. Rollins Award (2010) for A Comics Studies Reader
- Eisner Award nomination (2014) for The Superhero Reader
Worcester has advised or contributed to numerous scholarly projects and edited volumes. While no formal students are listed, he has mentored through editorial collaborations and professional networks. He was a program director at the Social Science Research Council (1990–2000), indicating significant grant and program leadership experience. His work with publishers and academic associations reflects sustained engagement with scholarly development in political science.
He is associated with the editorial collective of New Politics and has contributed to the Comics Journal for decades, forming part of a broader intellectual community focused on radical thought and cultural criticism.
