Türkiye'de Antrozooloji Çalışmalarının Gerekliliği

Abstract

Social sciences have long considered the nonhuman animals in a utilitarian approach, considering them as objects for humanity. However, rapid growing interests are seen on the study of relationships between human and other animal in contemporary academic research. Anthrozoology has now been an independent discipline to study various aspects of human-animal interactions. However, like many other countries, the disciplinary anthrozoology is still unknown or poorly known in Turkey. Presenting a glimpse on the origin, development, scopes, complexities and future perspectives; this paper primarily aims to illustrate the necessity of anthrozoological researches in Turkey. Moreover, with the help of ethnographical accounts, case studies and some crucial social issues, it further attempts to bring attention of particularly the social scientists in Turkey for re-thinking and re-evaluating the interactions between humans and other animals in broader perspectives.