Benjamin Barber

Benjamin Barber
Barber in 2010
Born	(1939-08-02)August 2, 1939 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	April 24, 2017(2017-04-24) (aged 77) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Academic
Nationality	American
Genre	Political theory
Website
www.benjaminrbarber.com

Benjamin R. Barber (August 2, 1939 – April 24, 2017) was an American political theorist and author. He was best known for his 1995 bestseller, Jihad vs. McWorld, and for 2013's If Mayors Ruled the World.

Barber died on April 24, 2017 in New York City after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer, aged 77.^[1][2]

1. ↑ vandenHuevel, Katrina (April 24, 2017). "Saddened to learn of Benjamin Barber's death". The Nation. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
2. ↑ "Dr Benjamin Barber – August 2 1939 – April 24 2017". Global Parliament of Mayors. April 25, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.