The Sociology of BoredomA pioneering sociological exploration of boredom as a culturally and socially dependent emotion Does boredom have a history? What can hunter gatherers teach us about boredom? Is boredom experienced differently by those in different socio economic classes? Is boredom a disease that is now globalized in a world of inequalities and marginalization? Does boredom contribute to political movements, wars, terrorism, or cultural revolutions? What does boredom