John Sorenson
Professor of Sociology, Brock University; author; animal rights advocate.
Last Contribution:
The World's Most Dangerous Idea?
Contributor Biography
John Sorenson is a professor in the sociology department at Brock University, where he teaches on animals and society, racism, and corporate globalization. Much of his research has been on war, nationalism, and refugees. His books include Culture of Prejudice: Arguments in Critical Social Science; Ghosts and Shadows: Construction of Identity and Community in an African Diaspora; Ethiopia: Struggles for History and Identity in the Horn of Africa; Disaster and Development in the Horn of Africa; and African Refugees. His current research concerns the exploitation of animals, representation of animals, and animal rights as a social justice movement. His most recent books are Ape (Reaktion Books) and About Canada: Animal Rights (Fernwood).
