John N. Parker is professor of sociology at University of Oslo. He has published in American Sociological Review, Sociological Theory, Sociological Methods and Research, and other journals. He directed the US National Science Foundation's Science and Technology Studies program and consults on how to organize scientific teams for creativity.

'Academic theory groups reveal the intersection of social psychology and intellectual history. Sociologist John Parker has masterfully revealed the complexities of shared presence in his comprehensive and engaging account of the ecological Resilience Alliance: its rise and challenging present. Finding private spaces to develop hypotheses and friendships is crucial in producing secure knowledge. This volume is the next best thing to spending island time with these creative and congenial researchers.' Gary Alan Fine, James E. Johnson Professor of Sociology, Northwestern University, and author of Tiny Publics: A Theory of Group Action and Culture

• 1. Introduction; 2. Case study and methods; 3. Hot spots and hot moments; 4. The good times are killing me; 5. The rays and the grays; 6. Conflict in public places; 7. Theoretical drift; Collapse; Transformation; Conclusion; References.

John N. Parker is professor of sociology at University of Oslo. He has published in American Sociological Review, Sociological Theory, Sociological Methods and Research, and other journals. He directed the US National Science Foundation's Science and Technology Studies program and consults on how to organize scientific teams for creativity.

'Academic theory groups reveal the intersection of social psychology and intellectual history. Sociologist John Parker has masterfully revealed the complexities of shared presence in his comprehensive and engaging account of the ecological Resilience Alliance: its rise and challenging present. Finding private spaces to develop hypotheses and friendships is crucial in producing secure knowledge. This volume is the next best thing to spending island time with these creative and congenial researchers.' Gary Alan Fine, James E. Johnson Professor of Sociology, Northwestern University, and author of Tiny Publics: A Theory of Group Action and Culture

• 1. Introduction; 2. Case study and methods; 3. Hot spots and hot moments; 4. The good times are killing me; 5. The rays and the grays; 6. Conflict in public places; 7. Theoretical drift; Collapse; Transformation; Conclusion; References.

John N. Parker is professor of sociology at University of Oslo. He has published in American Sociological Review, Sociological Theory, Sociological Methods and Research, and other journals. He directed the US National Science Foundation's Science and Technology Studies program and consults on how to organize scientific teams for creativity.

'Academic theory groups reveal the intersection of social psychology and intellectual history. Sociologist John Parker has masterfully revealed the complexities of shared presence in his comprehensive and engaging account of the ecological Resilience Alliance: its rise and challenging present. Finding private spaces to develop hypotheses and friendships is crucial in producing secure knowledge. This volume is the next best thing to spending island time with these creative and congenial researchers.' Gary Alan Fine, James E. Johnson Professor of Sociology, Northwestern University, and author of Tiny Publics: A Theory of Group Action and Culture

• 1. Introduction; 2. Case study and methods; 3. Hot spots and hot moments; 4. The good times are killing me; 5. The rays and the grays; 6. Conflict in public places; 7. Theoretical drift; Collapse; Transformation; Conclusion; References.