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Massimiliano Tomba is a Professor in the History of Consciousness Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz. His work focuses on reinterpreting modernity through radical political experiments, challenging dominant Western narratives of universalism. He is the author of Insurgent Universality: An Alternative Legacy of Modernity (2019), which received the 2021 David and Elaine Spitz Prize. Tomba’s research bridges European and non-European contexts, examining movements like the Zapatistas, Arab Spring, and Paris Commune as expressions of 'insurgent universality.'
His academic interests span political theory, revolutionary history, and Marxist critique. Notable contributions include analyzing temporal layers in modernity, rethinking exploitation in global capitalism, and exploring the intersections of technology, art, and political agency. Tomba’s work emphasizes marginalized histories to propose alternative trajectories beyond liberal capitalist frameworks.
Awards include recognition for challenging historiography and political thought. His scholarship combines rigorous historical analysis with philosophical innovation, influencing interdisciplinary debates across political science, sociology, and cultural studies.
