Thomas John Volgy (born March 19, 1946)[1] is a professor of political science at the University of Arizona, where he has been on faculty since 1971.[2] He is also the Executive Director (since 1995) of the International Studies Association.[3]
Thomas John Volgy | |
|---|---|
| 38th Mayor of Tucson, Arizona | |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis C. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | George Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 19, 1946 Budapest, Hungary |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Tucson, Arizona |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Professor of Political Science, University of Arizona |
He is a former member of the Tucson, Arizona City Council (1977–1987) and was Mayor of Tucson 1987-1991. In the United States House of Representatives elections, 1998 he was the Democratic Party's candidate in Arizona's 5th congressional district.
He is a graduate of Oakland University (BA) and the University of Minnesota (MA and PhD).
Books
edit- John E. Schwartz and Thomas J. Volgy (1993), The Forgotten Americans, W. W. Norton
- Thomas J. Volgy (2001), Politics in the Trenches: Citizens, Politicians, and the Fate of Democracy, University of Arizona Press
- Thomas Volgy et al. (2009), Mapping the New World Order, Wiley-Blackwell
- Volgy, Thomas J., Renato Corbetta, Keith A. Grant, and Ryan G. Baird (eds.) 2011. Major Powers and the Quest for Status in International Politics. Palgrave/MacMillan.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Association, American Political Science (1973-01-01). Biographical Directory. The Association.
- ^ Volgy's CV at University of Arizona
- ^ ISA, Executive Directors of ISA, accessed 7 June 2009
- ^ "CV | Beyond the Water's Edge".