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  • About Ben
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    • Rhetoric of Genocide
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    • Rhetoric in Genocide
    • Social Fragmentation
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    • Invitation to Debate
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James Farmer, Jr.

Social Fragmentation and the Decline of American Democracy The End of the Social Contract

The Rhetoric of Genocide

Portrait of James Farmer Jr., civil rights leader and debater.

Dr. Voth's explanation of how debate led to the end of desegregation in the United States.  This book takes up where the movie The Great Debaters leaves off.  Find out incredible and largely unknown facts about the American Civil rights movement including major figures such as Malcolm X.


https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/james-farmer-jr-9798216284826/

The Rhetoric of Genocide

Social Fragmentation and the Decline of American Democracy The End of the Social Contract

The Rhetoric of Genocide

Cover of 'The Rhetoric of Genocide' by Ben Voth, featuring bold typography and abstract art.

Dr. Vot elaborates his insights gained working at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC.  The book documents the growing threat of antisemitism in the United States and worldwide.  The book also provides an innovative and revolutionary view of Christianity as critical theory from a strong academic perspective rooted in his innovative theory of discursive complexity.  


https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/rhetoric-of-genocide-9780739195321/

Social Fragmentation and the Decline of American Democracy The End of the Social Contract

Social Fragmentation and the Decline of American Democracy The End of the Social Contract

Social Fragmentation and the Decline of American Democracy The End of the Social Contract

Book cover with torn American flag design and title on social fragmentation in U.S. democracy.

This co authored book with disciplinary legend Dr. Robert Denton provides both a historical and theoretical model for improving American political discourse.  

The George Bush Presidency

Studies of Identity in the 2008 Presidential Campaign

Social Fragmentation and the Decline of American Democracy The End of the Social Contract

Book cover of 'The George W. Bush Presidency' with an image of Bush speaking.

Dr. Voth has a chapter in this excellent academic book about the rhetoric of President George W. Bush.

Studies of Identity in the 2008 Presidential Campaign

Studies of Identity in the 2008 Presidential Campaign

Studies of Identity in the 2008 Presidential Campaign

Book cover about identity in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign featuring a torn American flag.

Dr. Voth wrote the epilogue for the 2008 Presidential Campaign book edited by Robert Denton

The 2016 American Presidential Campaign and the News

Studies of Identity in the 2008 Presidential Campaign

Studies of Identity in the 2008 Presidential Campaign

Book cover about the 2016 American presidential campaign and media impact.

Dr. Voth has a chapter in this important book by Dr. Jim Kuypers.  The media plays a critical role in our public discourse and the problems inherent in hournalism can be repaired.

Invitation to debate textbook

Invitation to debate textbook

Invitation to debate textbook

Dr. Voth created a 2025 textbook on how to speak and debate.  This is a great introductory guide for professors wanting to utilize debate in any classroom.


https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/invitation-to-debate-9781538196717/

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