Professor Dr. Ethan Scheiner

Biography

Ethan Scheiner is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Davis. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of politics and sports, as well as important issues surrounding democratic representation. He authored "Freedom Win: Cold War Story of a Courageous Hockey Team that Fought the Soviets for the Soul of Their People—and Olympic Gold," released in July 2023. This book tells the gripping tale of a small-town ice hockey team from Czechoslovakia that united their country against the Soviets during the Cold War. Scheiner's academic contributions include his books "Democracy Competition in Japan: Opposition Failure in a One-Party Dominant State" and "Electoral Systems in Political Context: How the Effects of Rules Vary in New and Established Democracies." His published articles address topics in political parties, elections, and electoral systems, published in a variety of political science and Asian studies journals. Scheiner has held several prestigious academic fellowships, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University and an advanced research fellowship at Harvard University. He teaches courses such as Politics & Sports, Comparative Electoral Systems, and Introduction to Comparative Politics, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for his students.

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