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Book SynopsisAnthrozoology, the study of human-animal interactions (HAIs), has experienced substantial growth during the past 20 years and it is now timely to synthesise what we know from empirical evidence about our relationships with both domesticated and wild animals. Two principal points of focus have become apparent in much of this research. One is the realisation that the strength of these attachments not only has emotional benefits for people, but confers health benefits as well, such that a whole area has opened up of using companion animals for therapeutic purposes. The other is the recognition that the interactions we have with animals have consequences for their welfare too, and thus impact on their quality of life. Consequently we now study HAIs in all scenarios in which animals come into contact with humans, whether as pets/companions, farm livestock, laboratory animals, animals in zoos, or in the wild. This topical area of study is of growing importance for animals in animal managemen
Trade ReviewA valuable book on human-animal interactions and relationships in a range of contexts, and the costs and benefits of the relationships for both humans and animals in these settings. This book will be of interest to students, researchers, and animal managers across the spectrum of human-animal contact. * Animal Welfare *
Table of Contents1: Geoff Hosey & Vicky Melfi: Introduction 2: James Serpell: Companion Animals 3: Susanne Waiblinger: Agricultural Animals 4: Kristine Coleman & Alison Heagerty: Laboratory Animals 5: Samantha Ward & Sally Sherwen: Zoo Animals 6: Ralf Buckley: Wild Animals and Tourists 7: Seth Magle: Urban Wildlife 8: Vicky Melfi & Geoff Hosey: Synthesis
