Ben Wattenberg books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1933–2015
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Ben Wattenberg published 1 non-fiction book and 6 other books, beginning with The Birth Dearth (1987).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ben Wattenberg
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The Birth Dearth
Ben Wattenberg's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Fighting Words (2008)
Other books in order
This U.S.A (1965)
The Demography of the 1970's: The Birth Dearth and What It Means (1971)
Real America (1976)
The Good News Is the Bad News Is Wrong (1984)
The Birth Dearth (1987)
Fewer (2004)
About Ben Wattenberg
Benjamin Joseph Wattenberg was an American author, political commentator, and demographer associated with both Republican and Democratic presidents and politicians in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. National Affairs argued that Wattenberg "challenged and reshaped conventional wisdom ... at least once a decade".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ben Wattenberg FAQ
- How many books has Ben Wattenberg written?
- Ben Wattenberg published 1 non-fiction book and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ben Wattenberg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Birth Dearth.
- What is Ben Wattenberg's last book?
- Fighting Words (2008).
- What is Ben Wattenberg's most famous book?
- The Birth Dearth (1987) is Ben Wattenberg's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.