James David Barber

James David Barber
Born(1930-07-31)July 31, 1930
DiedSeptember 12, 2004(2004-09-12) (aged 74)
Occupation(s)Author, political scientist
Spouses
  • Ann Goodridge Sale (1930-2015)
  • Amanda Mackay Smith (1972–2004)
Children4

James David Barber (July 31, 1930 – September 12, 2004) was a political scientist whose book The Presidential Character made him famous for his classification of presidents through their worldviews. From 1977 to 1995, he taught political science at Duke University.