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Thomas Volgy

b. 1946

American politician

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About Thomas Volgy

Born 1946. Thomas Volgy is an American politician, political scientist and university teacher.

Thomas John Volgy (born March 19, 1946) is a professor of political science at the University of Arizona, where he has been on faculty since 1971. He is also the Executive Director (since 1995) of the International Studies Association.

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 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.

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Important facts

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Education
University of Minnesota, Oakland University
Positions held
Mayor of Tucson, Arizona
Employers
University of Arizona
Also known as
Tom Volgy, Thomas John Volgy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Volgy?

American politician

When was Thomas Volgy born?

Thomas Volgy was born on 19 March 1946 in Budapest.

What is Thomas Volgy's occupation?

Thomas Volgy is a politician, political scientist and university teacher.

What nationality is Thomas Volgy?

Thomas Volgy is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Volgy

· Wikidata: Q7794719

· DBpedia: Thomas Volgy

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