Well-Being Over the Life Course : Incorporating Human-Animal Interaction

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