Quote of the day
It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.
Randall Collins

Born: July 29, 1941 (age 83)
Bio: Randall Collins is an American sociologist who has been influential in both his teaching and writing. He has taught in many notable universities around the world and his academic works have been translated into various languages.
Known for:
- Interaction Ritual Chains (2004)
- Violence: A Micro-sociological Theory (2008)
- Four Sociological Traditions (1994)