Shane R. Thye is a Professor of Sociology at the University of South Carolina. He works in the general area of social psychology and group dynamics. He has published articles in the
American Sociological Review,
American Journal of Sociology,
Social Forces, and
Social Psychology Quarterly. He is the author of two books and series co-editor of
Advances in Group Processes.
Edward J. Lawler is the Martin P. Catherwood Professor Emeritus of Industrial and Labor Relations and Professor of Sociology at Cornell University. He has co-authored three books and edited or co-edited 31 volumes in the annual series, Advances in Group Processes. In 2001, he received the Cooley-Mead Award for career achievement from the Social Psychology Section of the American Sociological Association.