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An Introduction to Human–Animal Relationships An Introduction to Human–Animal Relationships is a comprehensive introduction to the field of human–animal interaction from a psychological perspective across a wide range of themes. Hollin examines the topic of the relationships between humans and animals as seen in owning a companion animal alongside more indirect relationships such as our approaches to eating meat. The core issues under discussion include the moral and ethical issues raised in using animals for entertainment, in therapy, to keep us safe, and in sports such as horse racing. The justifications for hunting and killing animals as sport and using animals in scientific experimentation are considered. The closing chapter looks to the future and considers how conservation and climate change may influence human–animal relationships. This key text brings an important perspective to the field of human–animal studies and will be useful to students and scholars in the fields of psychology, sociology, animal welfare, anthrozoology, veterinary science, and zoology. Clive R. Hollin is Emeritus Professor at the University of Leicester, UK. He has published 25 books, mainly on the topic of criminological psychology. This book is the first in a foray into other areas of psychology. An Introduction to Human–Animal Relationships A Psychological Perspective Clive R. Hollin First published 2021 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2021 Clive R. Hollin The right of Clive R. Hollin to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Hollin, Clive R., author. Title: An introduction to human-animal relationships : a psychological perspective / Clive R. Hollin. Description: New York : Routledge, 2021. | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2020049706 (print) | LCCN 2020049707 (ebook) | ISBN 9780367277598 (paperback) | ISBN 9780367277574 (hardback) | ISBN 9780429297731 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Human-animal relationships. | Human-animal relationships--Psychological aspects. Classification: LCC QL85 .H654 2021 (print) | LCC QL85 (ebook) | DDC 590--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020049706 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020049707 ISBN: 978-0-367-27757-4 (hbk) ISBN: 978-0-367-27759-8 (pbk) ISBN: 978-0-429-29773-1 (ebk) Typeset in Bembo by MPS Limited, Dehradun For Ebony, Buster, Fly, and Toby Contents Acknowledgements viii Preface ix Introduction 1 PART I Animals and psychology 3 1 Animals in psychological research 5 PART II Mainly of cats and dogs 23 2 Animals as companions 25 3 Pet problems: Aggression 51 4 Pet problems: Anxiety 73 5 Solving pet problems 81 PART III Humans and animals: Friend or foe? 113 6 Animals amusing and assisting humans 115 7 Animals healers 147 8 Eating, hurting, and killing animals 177 9 Into the Anthropocene 188 Epilogue 191 Index 193 Acknowledgements I would like to thank Flick for her forbearing every time I said “Do you know what I’ve read today?” as I prepared to deliver another animal-related snippet. Of which there were many. Thanks to Eva for the heads up on various topics, including the Anthropocene, and to Gregory for several helpful tips. Thanks also to Leo for granting writing-free Tuesday and to TG (see Epilogue) just for being around. I’d like to thank the good folk at Taylor and Francis for taking a punt on this book which is a change from my traditional fare. In particular, the editorial team of Lucy McClune and Akshita Pattiyani gave help and encouragement and for that I’m grateful. Clive Hollin, Leicester
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