Richard Marback

Richard Marback is a Professor of English and Research Fellow at the Center for the Study of Citizenship at Wayne State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1992), specializing in Language, Literacy, and Rhetoric. His research focuses on rhetorical theory, citizenship studies, and the historical development of rhetorical practices. He has authored or edited multiple books, including The Meaning of Citizenship (2015) and Managing Vulnerability (2012).

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago (English, 1992)
• M.A., University of Chicago (Humanities, 1986)
• B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University (Philosophy, 1981)

His recent courses include Historical Studies in Composition and Rhetoric and Rhetorical Theory. His work bridges rhetorical history with contemporary issues in citizenship, democracy, and public discourse. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives through the Center for the Study of Citizenship.