Laëtitia Maréchal is Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Lincoln (UK), with a multidisciplinary background from the social and life sciences, including psychology, ethology, endocrinology, socio-ecology, primatology and social anthropology. Her research applies a One Health/One Welfare approach to better understand interspecific interactions. She is also a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Primate Specialist Group Section for Human–Primate Interactions. Emile van der Zee is Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Lincoln (UK). He has published numerous books on language and published several articles and book chapters related to animal communication. He designed a popular course titled Psychology of Human–Animal Interaction, which inspired this book.

"Overall, this book serves as an excellent introductory text for students and new researchers entering the field. It provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of all the essential topics relating to human–animal interactions that one needs to feel informed. It also serves as a quick up-to-date resource, providing insight into emerging issues in the field and as a starting point for deeper exploration."Bradley P. Smith, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Australia, writing in Anthrozoös Volume 38(1), 2024, doi:10.1080/08927936.2024.2412410.

• 1. An Introduction to Human–Animal Interaction, Book Content and Considerations 2. Theories in Human–Animal Interaction 3. Human–Animal Communication 4. Bioethics and Human–Animal Interaction 5. Human–Animal Welfare: The Interconnectedness of Human Well-Being and Animal Welfare 6. Cross-Cultural Variation in Human–Animal Interaction 7. Criminal Issues in Human–Animal Interaction 8. Animal-Assisted Intervention and Professional Practice 9. Human–Pet Interaction 10. Human–Livestock Interaction 11. Human–Wildlife Interaction  Multiple Choice Questions: The Answers!  Going the Extra Mile ...

Laëtitia Maréchal is Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Lincoln (UK), with a multidisciplinary background from the social and life sciences, including psychology, ethology, endocrinology, socio-ecology, primatology and social anthropology. Her research applies a One Health/One Welfare approach to better understand interspecific interactions. She is also a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Primate Specialist Group Section for Human–Primate Interactions. Emile van der Zee is Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Lincoln (UK). He has published numerous books on language and published several articles and book chapters related to animal communication. He designed a popular course titled Psychology of Human–Animal Interaction, which inspired this book.

"Overall, this book serves as an excellent introductory text for students and new researchers entering the field. It provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of all the essential topics relating to human–animal interactions that one needs to feel informed. It also serves as a quick up-to-date resource, providing insight into emerging issues in the field and as a starting point for deeper exploration."Bradley P. Smith, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Australia, writing in Anthrozoös Volume 38(1), 2024, doi:10.1080/08927936.2024.2412410.

• 1. An Introduction to Human–Animal Interaction, Book Content and Considerations 2. Theories in Human–Animal Interaction 3. Human–Animal Communication 4. Bioethics and Human–Animal Interaction 5. Human–Animal Welfare: The Interconnectedness of Human Well-Being and Animal Welfare 6. Cross-Cultural Variation in Human–Animal Interaction 7. Criminal Issues in Human–Animal Interaction 8. Animal-Assisted Intervention and Professional Practice 9. Human–Pet Interaction 10. Human–Livestock Interaction 11. Human–Wildlife Interaction  Multiple Choice Questions: The Answers!  Going the Extra Mile ...