Methods in Human-Animal Studies 1st Edition

Methods in Human-Animal Studies, 1st Edition (by) is an essential, practice-focused guide for researchers, students, and practitioners exploring the complex relationships between humans and animals. Fresh, accessible, and interdisciplinary, this volume brings together robust research approaches tailored to contemporary human-animal studies, from urban companion-animal contexts to wildlife conservation and agricultural systems.

Discover clear explanations of qualitative and quantitative techniques, including ethnography, interviews, surveys, participatory observation, visual methods, and mixed-methods designs—paired with practical advice on fieldwork, data analysis, and reflexivity. Ethical considerations and welfare-centered protocols are woven throughout, ensuring culturally sensitive and scientifically rigorous work in diverse global settings.

Whether you are preparing coursework, designing a comparative study, or strengthening your methodological toolkit, this 1st Edition offers actionable guidance and real-world examples that translate theory into practice. Its interdisciplinary emphasis makes it relevant to anthropology, sociology, geography, veterinary sciences, conservation, and public policy—supporting research across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania.

Practical, contemporary, and authoritative, Methods in Human-Animal Studies helps you frame research questions, select appropriate methods, and present findings that speak to policymakers, communities, and academic audiences. Add this indispensable resource to your library to sharpen methodological skills and advance human-animal scholarship with integrity and impact. Order now to begin building more thoughtful, rigorous research in human-animal studies.

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