Anthrozoology 3209753 222149527 2008-06-27T20:12:40Z 78.20.145.247 /* Example areas of study */ {{zoology|Image:Dogsled_racing_Alaska.jpg}} '''Anthrozoology''' is the study of [[human being|human]]-[[animal]] interaction ("animal" referring to all ''non-human'' animals), also described as the science focusing on all aspects of the human-animal bond<ref>[http://www.anthrozoology.org/ anthrozoology.org | Research in Human-Animal Interaction<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and a bridge between the natural and social sciences.<ref>[http://www.wiu.edu/users/micasd/documents/27_2003-11-05_2.doc] (DOC format)</ref> Anthrozoology is a modern [[interdisciplinary]] and burgeoning field that overlaps with a number of other disciplines, including [[anthropology]], [[ethology]], [[medicine]], [[psychology]], [[veterinary medicine]] and [[zoology]]. A major focus of anthrozoologic research is the quantifying of the positive effects of human-animal relationships on either party and the study of the reality of their interactions. [http://www.swabe.org/faq.htm swabe.org] comments: {{quote|In reality, there is little homogeneity in anthrozoological research, certainly as far as disciplinary approach, methodology and theory is concerned. The academic backgrounds of anthrozoological researchers can be extremely varied. There are, for example, social scientists, psychologists, zoologists, ethologists, historians, philosophers, veterinarians and even physicians studying the human-animal relationship.}} It adds that anthrozoology may veer towards ethics, behavioral research, welfare and promotion, and many other areas within the human-animal interface. ==Example areas of study== * The [[interaction]] and enhancement within [[Captivity (animal)|captive animal]] interactions. * Affective (emotional) or relational bonds between humans and animals (which may range from [[companion animal]]s through to [[zoophilia]]) * Human [[perception]]s and [[belief]]s in respect of other animals. * How some animals fit into human [[society|societies]]. * How these vary between [[culture]]s, and change over times. * The study of animal [[domestication]]: how and why [[domestic animal]]s evolved from wild species ([[paleoanthrozoology]]). * Captive zoo animal bonds with keepers * [[Clinical lycanthropy]] Examples of papers published by ISAZ as at [[2005]] include: * Compatibility Stereotypes of People and Pets * Behavior of Children with Learning Disabilities Interacting with a Therapy Dog * Realistic Representations of Companion Animals in Comic Art in the USA * Advertising Animal Protection * Speciesism, Anthropocentrism, and Non-Western Cultures * Whale Shark Tourism in Ningaloo Marine Park, Australia * Judgments of Cruelty to Animals: Sex Differences and Effect of Awareness of Suffering * Motivations and Characteristics of Volunteer Flying-Fox Rehabilitators in Australia * Pets’ Roles in Parents’ Bereavement * Recent Shifts Regarding the Relationship between People and Other Animals in Japanese Culture * How Depressive Moods Affect the Behavior of Singly Living Persons Towards Their Cats * Bonds of trust shown between Zookeepers and Captive Animals ==See also== * [[Animal behavior]] * [[Animal love]] * [[Anthropology]] * [[Biology]] * [[Domestication of the horse]] * [[Ethology]] * [[Origin of the domestic dog]] * [[Psychology]] * [[Service animal]] * [[Sociology]] * [[Zoology]] ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{WVD}} ===Professional Bodies, Research Centers and Journals=== * [http://www.penncias.org CIAS: Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society] - a multi-disciplinary research center within the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. * [http://www.iahaio.org/ IAHAIO: International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations] - founded in 1990 to gather together national associations and related organizations interested in advancing the understanding and appreciation of the link between animals and humans. * [http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/isaz.htm ISAZ: International Society for Anthrozoology] - Publishes the journal [http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/anthrozoos.htm Anthrozoös] * [http://www.psyeta.org/index.shtml Society & Animals Forum] (formerly PSYETA) - Publishes the journal [http://www.psyeta.org/sa/index.html Society & Animals] ===Websites=== * [http://www.anthrozoology.org anthrozoology.org] * [http://www.anthrozoology.org/research/ Anthrozoology.org - list of anthrozoological departments and journals worldwide] * [http://www.swabe.org/ Humans and Other Animals] - Information from Dr. Jo Swabe ===Links to Web-Accessible Academic Research by Author=== *[http://wcuvax1.wcu.edu/~herzog/research.html Herzog, Harold] * [http://www.pen.org/MemberProfile.php/prmProfileID/29344 Sax, Boria] *[http://www2.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers/cias/publications.html Serpell, James] {{animal-stub}} [[Category:Zoology]] [[Category:Ethology]] [[Category:Human-animal relationships]] [[Category:Ethology]] [[Category:Animal welfare]] [[Category:Branches of sociology (interdisciplinary)]] [[Category:Anthropology]] [[Category:Interdisciplinary fields]] [[no:Antrozoologi]] [[fi:Ihmisen ja eläimen välinen vuorovaikutus]]