Bob Torres

Bob Torres is a criminologist and animal rights activist who examines the intersection of capitalism and animal exploitation. He holds a PhD in criminology and has worked as a professor at St. Lawrence University. Torres approaches animal rights through a Marxist lens, arguing that animal oppression stems from the same economic systems that create human inequality. His work focuses on the political economy of animal exploitation rather than traditional animal welfare approaches. Torres co-authored "Making A Killing: The Political Economy of Animal Rights" with his wife Jenna Torres. The book presents a critique of capitalism as the root cause of animal suffering and environmental destruction. Torres has been involved in animal rights activism for decades and brings both academic rigor and grassroots experience to his writing. He argues that meaningful animal liberation requires systemic economic change rather than individual consumer choices or welfare reforms.

Readers appreciate Torres' application of Marxist theory to animal rights issues, finding his economic analysis of animal exploitation illuminating. Many reviewers note that the book challenges conventional animal rights approaches by focusing on systemic rather than individual solutions. Readers value the connection Torres draws between human and animal oppression under capitalism. Some readers find the theoretical framework accessible despite the academic subject matter. Others praise the book for providing a radical alternative to mainstream animal welfare organizations' strategies. Several reviewers mention that Torres offers concrete examples of how capitalism drives animal exploitation across industries. Critics note that the dense theoretical content can be challenging for readers unfamiliar with Marxist theory. Some readers express skepticism about the feasibility of the systemic changes Torres advocates. A few reviewers suggest the book's focus on economic systems oversimplifies other factors contributing to animal exploitation.