Sociology, Philosophy & Anthropology
Recent Submissions
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Visitor presence and a changing soundscape, alongside environmental parameters, can predict enclosure usage in captive flamingos
(Wiley / Association of Zoos and Aquariums, 10 May 2021)The sound environment of a zoo animal is a complex milieu of animal and human‐generated sounds; coming from the species itself, other species, visitors, keepers and other zoo‐users. Research determining how different ... -
The use of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to address causality in complex systems: a systematic review of research on public health interventions
(BMC, 7 May 2021)Background Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is a method for identifying the configurations of conditions that lead to specific outcomes. Given its potential for providing evidence of causality in complex systems, ... -
Tattoo narratives: Insights into multispecies kinship and griefwork
(Routledge / International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ), 4 November 2020)This paper explores multispecies families and nonhuman kinship through the lens of tattoo narratives, namely those that accompany designs dedicated to a companion animal. Although some tattoos are purely aesthetic, many ... -
Animal-Themed Tattoo Narratives: Insights into Ontological Perspectives
(Routledge / International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ), 23 April 2021)By examining the narratives associated with animal-themed tattoos, this study explores the various ways in which humans relate to other animals. Participants used animal-likenesses to think about themselves, others, and ... -
Managing extreme weather and climate change in UK agriculture: Impacts, attitudes and action among farmers and stakeholders
(Elsevier, 23 April 2021)Although the need for agriculture to adapt to climate change is well established, there is relatively little research within a UK context that explores how the risks associated with climate change are perceived at the ...