Benjamin Barber

Benjamin R. Barber was an American political theorist and author, perhaps best known for his 1995 bestseller, Jihad vs. McWorld, and for 2013's If Mayors Ruled the World. His 1984 book of political theory, Strong Democracy, was revised and reissued in 2004. He was an adviser to political leaders including Bill Clinton, Howard Dean, and Muammar Gaddafi. He was a board member of the Gaddafi International Charity and Development Foundation.

2 August 1939

Born on the same birth date (2 August 1939): John W. Snow

Born on the same birth day (2 August): Aline Brosh McKenna • Caleb Carr • Cedric Ceballos • Danie Keulder • Fulvio Melia • Joe Hockey • Kristaps Porziņģis • Lee Mavers • Mohammad Zahid (cricketer) • Red Ames • Reuben Kosgei • Ron Brierley • Susie O'Neill • Victoria Jackson

Born in the same month (August 1939): Alexander Watson (diplomat) • Bulle Ogier • David King (chemist) • George Hamilton (actor) • John Peel • Jorge Paulo Lemann • The Mighty Hannibal • Trevor McDonald