Anthrozoology (also known as
human–non-human-animal studies, or
HAS) is the study of interaction between humans and other animals. It is a modern
interdisciplinary and burgeoning field that overlaps with a number of other disciplines, including
anthropology,
ethology,
medicine,
psychology,
veterinary medicine and
zoology. A major focus of anthrozoologic research is the quantifying of the positive effects of human-animal relationships on either party and the study of their interactions. It includes scholars from a diverse range of fields, including anthropology, sociology, biology, history and philosophy.