Randall Collins
January 1, 1941
Randall Collins is an influential American sociologist and theorist, focusing on the macro-historical sociology of political and economic change, micro-sociology of face-to-face interaction, and the sociology of intellectuals and social conflict. His work deeply explores how societies are created and destroyed through human emotional behaviors. Considered a leading non-Marxist conflict theorist, his academic writings have been translated into numerous languages. Collins has significantly contributed to the understanding of social phenomena through his extensive research and publications.
