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Cultural Dimensions of Well-Being

Therapy Animals as Healers

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

AvClementine K. Fujimura,Simone Nommensen

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This book presents a cultural history of human-animal relations in Germany, Japan, Russia and the United States, with a focus on the uses of animals for comfort, healing and in developing a sense of well-being. Fujimura and Nommensen discuss the contexts in which the culture of wellbeing has developed and incorporated alternative therapies with animals. The authors turn to qualitative research conducted over a period of two years in veterinary clinics, hospices, reading programs, search and rescue organizations as well as an extensive review of existing literature on cultural studies of human-animal relations to inform their analysis of complex ways in which humans and animals interact. The extent to which animals are accepted either as members of society or, in contrast, as mere material possessions poses a cultural contradiction leading to questions of the ethical treatment of animals.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-05-28
Mått153 x 220 x 11 mm
Vikt204 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieAnthropology of Well-Being: Individual, Community, Society
Antal sidor132
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781498541299

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The 21st century continues to bring technological and medical solutions providing what should be happier and healthier societies, yet we find a surge of belief and commitment to an intrinsic and unscientific trust in the healing abilities of animals. Fujimura and Nommensen examine social science evidence in cultural narratives of human-animal relations to discover the connection with human healing and well-being. A compelling and heart-warming read for the animal lover in all of us.