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Michael Pettis as a Political Theorist

Political Theory 101 by Political Theory 101

Jun 16, 202401:06:05Government & Organizations

Alex and Benjamin discuss the work of Michael Pettis, putting him in conversation with older theorists of imperialism like J.A. Hobson and Vladimir Lenin.

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