Benjamin Barber (August 2, 1939 - April 24, 2017) was an American political scientist and author. He is best known for his book 'Jihad vs. McWorld,' which explores the clash between traditional cultures and globalization. Barber taught at several universities, including Rutgers, the University of Maryland, and the City University of New York. His work analyzed democratic theory and citizenship and he was an influential figure in discussions regarding political engagement and civic responsibility.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Benjamin
son of the right hand, son of my right hand
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Benjamin Barber belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Place of Death: Manhattan
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: Grinnell College | London School of Economics and Political Science | Harvard University
Occupation: political scientist | university teacher
Employers: University of Maryland | Rutgers University | University of Pennsylvania
Awards Received: Berlin Prize | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Leo 27 | 10 Leo 37 | 3 Scorpio 20 |
| Moon | 5 Pisces 36 | 23 Scorpio 1 | 26 Aries 23 |
| Mercury | 22 Leo 45 | 7 Leo 47 | 23 Scorpio 58 |
| Venus | 0 Leo 5 | 2 Cancer 54 | 16 Scorpio 55 |
| Mars | 26 Capricorn 49 | 27 Virgo 20 | 16 Aquarius 7 |
| Jupiter | 8 Aries 42 | 12 Cancer 5 | 0 Aries 8 |
| Saturn | 1 Taurus 18 | 1 Aries 28 | 27 Aries 31 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 42 | 0 Gemini 59 | 20 Taurus 38 |
| Neptune | 21 Virgo 31 | 1 Aries 57 | 24 Virgo 30 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 19 | 2 Aquarius 22 | 2 Leo 54 |
| Rahu | 3 Scorpio 33 | 20 Pisces 10 | 29 Libra 0 |
| Ketu | 3 Taurus 33 | 20 Virgo 10 | 29 Aries 0 |
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