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Dr. L. Paul Strait is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, specializing in rhetoric, discourse analysis, and cultural studies. He directs the USM Speech & Debate team, which competes in public debate, parliamentary debate, and individual events. His research explores applied epistemology, focusing on how systemic factors produce belief in incorrect or dangerous ideas.
- PhD in Rhetoric, Politics & Publics; Media, Culture & Community from University of Southern California (2014)
- MA from George Mason University (2006)
- BA from Catholic University of America (2003)
His research bridges rhetorical theory with practical applications in medical humanities, political communication, and esports legitimation. Key themes include pathological argumentation, decision-making agency, and spatialized constitutive rhetoric. His publications analyze polarizing argument styles, slippery slope fallacies, and the role of rhetoric in pharmaceutical debates.
Contact: L.Strait@usm.edu
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