Anthrozoology

It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Human–animal studies. (Discuss) Proposed since October 2011.

Part of a series on
Zoology
Branches of Zoology Anthropology · Anthrozoology · Apiology Arachnology · Arthropodology · Cetology Conchology · Entomology · Ethology Helminthology · Herpetology · Ichthyology Malacology · Mammalogy · Myrmecology Nematology · Neuroethology · Ornithology Paleozoology · Planktology · Primatology Zoosemiotics
Notable Zoologists Karl Ernst von Baer · Richard C. Banks · Georges Cuvier Charles Darwin · Jean-Henri Fabre William Kirby · Carolus Linnaeus Konrad Lorenz · Thomas Say Jakob von Uexküll · Alfred Russel Wallace more...
History of Zoology Pre-Darwin · Post-Darwin Timeline of zoology
Animal Portal · Biology Portal Category
v t e

Anthrozoology is the study of human-animal interaction. It 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.^[1]

Example areas of study

• The interaction and enhancement within captive animal interactions.
• Affective (emotional) or relational bonds between humans and animals
• Human perceptions and beliefs in respect of other animals.
• How some animals fit into human societies.
• How these vary between cultures, and change over times.
• The study of animal domestication: how and why domestic animals evolved from wild species (paleoanthrozoology).
• Captive zoo animal bonds with keepers

See also

• Animal behavior
• Animal rights
• Animal studies
• Human-animal studies
• Companion animal
• Domestication of the horse
• Origin of the domestic dog
• Service animal
• Zooarchaeology

References

External links

At Wikiversity you can learn more and teach others about Anthrozoology at: The Department of Anthrozoology

Professional Bodies, Research Centers and Journals

• 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.
• 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.
• ISAZ: International Society for Anthrozoology - Publishes the journal Anthrozoös
• Society & Animals Forum (formerly PSYETA) - Publishes the journal Society & Animals
• Anthrozoology Research Group - based in Australia, founded by Dr Pauleen Bennett, affiliated with The Animal Welfare Science Centre collaborative

Papers published by the International Society for the Study of Anthrozoology

• 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

Websites

• anthrozoology.org
• Anthrozoology.org - list of anthrozoological departments and journals worldwide
• Anthrozoology Research Group

Research links

• Herzog, Harold
• Sax, Boria
• Serpell, James
• Clinton R. Sanders
• Bennett, Pauleen