1st Edition
Politics and Sports in America Parallels and Intersections
1. Introduction 2. What Happened to the “Sporting Republic?” 3. The Shifting Balance of Local and National Sports and Politics 4. Athlete Activism and American Ideals 5. Equality and Competition in Women’s Sports 6. Individualism and Teamwork 7. Rival Sports Teams and Polarized Political Parties 8. Sporting Politics 9. Conclusion
Biography
Thomas R. Morris is a retired Professor of Political Science from the University of Richmond. He was President of Emory & Henry University and Secretary of Education under Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. His publications include books on the Virginia Supreme Court and on Virginia government, as well as chapters and articles on legislative redistricting, the Voting Rights Act, and gubernatorial leadership.
Daniel J. Palazzolo is a Professor of Political Science and co-Director of the Gary L. McDowell Institute at the University of Richmond. He is author of two books, co-editor of a book and author or co-author of numerous articles or chapters on congressional leadership, congressional budgeting, election reform, and Virginia politics. He is also a former American Political Science Congressional Fellow, where he handled budget issues for Congressman Robert L. Erhlich (R-MD).
As the old saying goes, politics is the only sport for adults. But this superb, well-researched, insightful book proves something very different—that sports and politics go hand in hand, drawing from a similar clientele and teaching the vital lessons of civilization in ways that reinforce democracy.
Larry Sabato, Professor of Politics and Director of the Center for Politics, University of Virginia
