Well-Being Over the Life Course: Incorporating Human–Animal Interaction - Regina M. Bures & Nancy R. Gee
Describes how animals contribute to human health and well-being from infancy to old age.
Takes a broad, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the unique relationship between humans and companion animals.
Summarizes state-of-the-art research on the human–companion animal connection in a way that is accessible to pet owners and university students from undergraduate to graduate levels.
Draws upon findings from psychology, sociology, nursing, anthrozoology, veterinary science, and many other fields.
This book provides a multidisciplinary overview of the impact of human–animal interaction on well-being from childhood to later life. It presents a life course perspective to the study of human–animal interaction, addressing concepts of family and the role of pets therein, as well as the impact of companion animals on child development and successful aging.
This book fills a gap in the existing literature by framing the study of human–animal interaction, including the role of animal-assisted interventions on well-being, in a broader social and behavioral context.
