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William Benoit

b. 1953

American political communication scholar

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Born 1953. William Benoit is an American communication scholar, political scientist and editor, known for Image repair theory.

William Lyon Benoit (born March 17, 1953) is an American scholar in the field of political communication. He graduated from Ball State University in 1975 and obtained his Master of Arts degree from Central Michigan University in 1976. He also holds a PhD from Wayne State University.

He is a distinguished professor of Communication Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is known for developing image repair theory (originally called "Image Restoration") and for applying it to anecdotes in various real-world contexts. He was the editor of the Journal of Communication from 2003 to 2005, and of Communication Studies from 2007 to 2009.

Publications Source: Reading in Argumentation, Mouton Publishers (Hawthorne, NY), 1992 Accounts, Excuses, Apologies, State University of New York Press (Albany, NY), 1995 Candidates in Conflict, University of Alabama Press (Tuscaloosa, AL), 1996 Campaign '96, Praeger (New York, NY), 1998 Seeing Spots: A Functional Analysis of Presidential Television Advertisements, 1952–1996, Praeger (Westport, CN), 1999 The Clinton Scandals and the Politics of Image Restoration, Praeger (West-port, CT), 2001 The Primary Decision: A Functional Analysis of Debates in Presidential Primaries, Praeger (Westport, CT), 2001

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Communication scholar, political scientist, editor
Nationality
Known for
Image repair theory
Education
Central Michigan University, Wayne State University, Ball State University, Ohio University
Employers
Bowling Green State University, University of Missouri, Ohio University, Miami University
Also known as
William Lyon Benoit

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Benoit?

American political communication scholar

When was William Benoit born?

William Benoit was born on 17 March 1953 in New Castle.

What is William Benoit's occupation?

William Benoit is a communication scholar, political scientist and editor.

What is William Benoit known for?

William Benoit is known for Image repair theory.

What nationality is William Benoit?

William Benoit is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: William Benoit

Β· Wikidata: Q60602622

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