{"product_id":"the-hand-that-feeds-the-complex-relations-of-human-animal-feeding-paperback-1","title":"The Hand That Feeds: The Complex Relations of Human-Animal Feeding - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexander Mullan\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRiley Smallman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eHerre de Bondt\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether driven by affection or necessity, our feeding practices redefine the relationships between species; sometimes with profound and unexpected consequences.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Feeding animals is never a neutral act--whether in zoos, farms, backyards, or city streets, it shapes relationships, environments, and even entire ecosystems.\u003ci\u003e The Hand that Feeds \u003c\/i\u003etakes a deeper look into the complex and often-overlooked dynamics of human-animal feeding, moving beyond its utilitarian functions to explore the emotional, ethical, and ecological entanglements it creates. Through case studies spanning history to the present, this work discloses how feeding alters animal behaviors and reflects broader cultural and moral values. Why do we nurture some animals while exterminating others? How do feeding practices blur the lines between wild and domesticated life? What happens when acts of care lead to unintended harm? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Addressing everything from garden bird feeders to contested urban wildlife policies, the authors illuminate the deep significance of food in human-animal interactions. An invigorating read for scholars in environmental studies, anthropology, and history, \u003ci\u003eThe Hand that Feeds\u003c\/i\u003e challenges us to reconsider the act of feeding as a powerful force in shaping multispecies worlds.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Mullan\u003c\/b\u003e is a PhD student at the University of Roehampton. \u003cb\u003eRiley Smallman\u003c\/b\u003e is a zooarchaeological PhD student at the University of Exeter. \u003cb\u003eHerre de Bondt \u003c\/b\u003eis a PhD student at the University of Roehampton. \u003cb\u003eJuliette Waterman\u003c\/b\u003e is a PhD student in archaeology at the University of Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381826437369,"sku":"9781800088320","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/lpJVaSHwvk9781800088320_056b4b33-1668-4e70-982b-d8ea162db510.webp?v=1770088047","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-hand-that-feeds-the-complex-relations-of-human-animal-feeding-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}