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In this very personal essay, I suggest four aspects of the PSA meetings which contributed to the creation of a “wild west” atmosphere, namely the methods used for the creation of sessions, the content of the sessions, the high level of social interaction, and the focus on student involvement. I conclude with a concern about the increased focus on making the meetings more prestigious and professional.
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Mersmann, H.J. Homesteading in the Wild West: An Appreciation of the Pacific Sociological Association. Am Soc 45, 156–158 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12108-014-9211-3
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