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E-mail a friendSeptember 18, 2006
Political scientist Benjamin Barber explains the significance of Interdependence Day. Golden Globe-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis recounts why she began writing children's books.
Benjamin Barber
Benjamin Barber
Benjamin Barber is a noted political theorist who consults regularly with institutions and leaders in the U.S. and Europe. A University of Maryland professor, he's also a distinguished senior fellow at Demos and president-director of the international NGO, CivWorld. His books include Jihad vs. McWorld and Consumed. Barber also co-wrote the prize-winning CBS/PBS series, The Struggle for Democracy. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard and was a founding editor of the distinguished international quarterly, Political Theory.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis has often been labeled Hollywood's 'screen queen,' but her body of work covers every genre. The veteran actress' credits include Halloween, which made her famous, A Fish Called Wanda and True Lies, for which she won a Golden Globe. She also has a successful second career as a children's author, who has published her 7th book, Is There Really a Human Race? Curtis finds time for numerous charities, including the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation, for which she serves as official spokesperson.