{"product_id":"the-hand-that-feeds-alexander-mullan-9781800088320","title":"The Hand That Feeds: The Complex Relations of Human-Animal Feeding","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhether driven by affection or necessity, our feeding practices redefine the relationships between species; sometimes with profound and unexpected consequences.\u003c\/b\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander Mullan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1800088329\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781800088320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e UCL Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Alexander Mullan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46927905882367,"sku":"9781800088320","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_19a47f9d-5c1e-4036-9e28-590864145dc7.jpg?v=1749373335","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-hand-that-feeds-alexander-mullan-9781800088320","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}