1. Ostrom’s legacy of robustness and the ‘Swiss commons lab’: Introductory reflections on change and power in commons studies PART I Disciplinary approaches and theoretical reflections
2. Transformations of common pastures and woodlands in Switzerland: A historical perspective
3. How do the commons meet the state? A political science perspective
4. Commons and peasant studies: Insights from social anthropology, human geography and agrarian economics PART II Case studies
5. Scopes and challenges of a huge corporation over time: The case of the Korporation Uri (Canton Uri)
6. Urban commons in Alpine areas: The case of the Burgergemeinde Chur (Canton Grisons)
7. Transformation, diversification, partnerships: The case of the Sarnen commoners’ organisations (Canton Obwalden)
8. Weak commons management, strong identity: The case of Val d’Anniviers (Canton Valais)
9. A fragile balance? The case of pasture and forest management in Olivone (Canton Ticino) PART III Synthesis
10. Transformation and diversity: Synthesis of the case studies