John Sorenson

John Sorenson

Professor of Sociology, Brock University; author; animal rights advocate.

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).

TAGS:
    Arts

PUBLISHED WORKS

LATEST NEWS

So Long and Thanks for All The Hits

In which we bid adieu and do something t...

MacKay Underestimated Libya Cost by $300 M

Well, at least we won, kinda....

SpaceX Laying Groundwork for Visits to Private Space Stations

No more low-orbit fly-bys for SpaceX –...

Globe and Mail To Hide Behind Paywall

As if they actually expect people to pay...

MCA's Death Puts 7 Beastie Boys Albums on Billboard 200

Only Hello Nasty and To The Five Borough...

Prince Charles Does The Weather, Is Actually Charming

While he might never get to be king, at ...

Greek Unemployment Hits New High

One in four Greeks are unemployed, while...

NDP Outpolling Tories

The NDP is now nipping at the Tories' he...

Details of First Low-Cost 'Artificial Leaf' Published

An MIT chemist has found a way to replic...

National Post Infographic Details Child, Forced Labour Worldwide

Some of the world's hottest economies â€...

Rothko, Pollock Help Smash Contemporary Art Auction Record

Nearly $400 million was spent on a haul ...

Only A Quarter of Americans Support Afghanistan War

A new poll shows that support for the de...