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Damián Sánchez Rival (b. 1966, Argentina) is an Argentine intellectual, journalist, and academic known for his interdisciplinary work across law, social psychology, political science, and communication. He has served as dean of the Faculty of Communication at the John F. Kennedy University in Argentina, becoming the youngest to hold that position, according to various sources.

He has taught subjects such as Persuasion Theory, Journalism, Strategic Communication, and Social Communication III in several academic institutions. His career in media spans decades, with contributions to outlets like Crónica TV, Telefé, Canal 9, Tevedos, and Cablevisión.

Among his most recognized works is Paper Gods (1997), a critical essay on political symbolism and media manipulation, declared of cultural and educational interest by the Argentine National Congress. The initiative was supported by writer Ernesto Sábato and Senator Javier R. Meneghini and recorded in the session log dated October 14, 1998 (File No. S.-2.489/97).
🡺 Senate record link

He is also the author of The Psychology of Power (2023), which examines psychosocial strategies behind the rise of the political coalition La Alianza and the presidency of Fernando de la Rúa in 1999. The book explores motivational, psychological, and ideological elements, as well as the media's role in shaping political outcomes.
🡺 Diario Popular article

His literary portfolio includes:

Don Mansalva. A Son of Fierro, a novel reimagining the gaucho myth in modern times

Winter Nostalgia, a poetry collection published by Corregidor in 1998

Sánchez Rival’s works are part of the collections of renowned libraries including the Library of Congress (USA), Harvard College Library, Yale University Library, University of Chicago, University of Toronto, and Université Bordeaux Montaigne (France).

In 2018, he was acknowledged by FOPEA (Argentine Journalism Forum) for his ethical journalistic work, notably for his column Mirador on the AMIA case.
🡺 Clarín article