Thomas W ParadisThomas (Tom) Paradis is a professor of geography and community planning at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He was previously a professor at Northern Arizona University where he was recognized as a President's Distinguished Teaching Fllow. In addition to his broad teaching experiences in human and physical geography, he taught and led study-abroad programs in Siena for five consecutive years. He has also authored and edited various books and articles related to architectural history, downtown redevelopment, tourism geography, history of the American home, and-also about his adventures in Siena-Living the Palio. Read More Read Less