ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY BOOKS: 1. Wilson, Cindy C., and Dennis C. Turner. Companion Animals in Human Health. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, 1998. Print. The author of this book has prepared a collaborative selection of conceptual frameworks to the elaboration of selective topics in regards the Quality of Life (QL) within the field of Human Animal Interaction (HAI). Her methodology to write this book demonstrate the collection of multidisciplinary and accountable information of existing organizations and programs related to the topic of HAI for the past 30 years. She has gather credibility data from colleagues, institutions, political implications, and reviews from professionals that overlook the welfare of humans and animals. Her book provides us with information that inspires animal advocates to further continue the investigation of program development within this field. She talks about the importance of Service and Therapy Animals. 2. Fine, Aubrey H. Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice. 3rd ed. Amsterdam: Academic/Elsevier, 2010. Print. Dr. Fine, a faculty member at California State Polytechnic University since 1981, is a distinguished recognized professor within the California State University system. His primary focuses are on children psychology. His book is based on research about the psychosocial benefits that exists when bringing animals into therapeutic settings. His data collection comes from clinicians’ and scholars’ collaboration. He directs his attention not only to the public but at the same time targets professionals see the need of AAT and encourage them to incorporate them into their practice. The conclusion of his books leads to a glimpse to future directions in the AAT field. 3. Williams, Allison. Therapeutic Landscapes. Aldershot, England: Ashgate, 2007. Print. Dr. Williams, an Associate Professor in McMaster University’s School of Geography and Earth Science, has elaborated this book with a wide-ranging of topics regarding applicable concepts on therapeutic landscape for different settings within the urban design. The contributors to her research have come from professionals self-identified as health anthropologists. Her book talks about the natural and built environments; therapeutic landscape for all type of users; applications in health care facilities; and the contesting of landscape therapeutic contemporary advances; and the applications in the anthropologies of health. 4. Kopec, David Alan., Edith L. A. Sinclair, and Bruce Matthes. Evidence Based Design: A Process for Research and Writing. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2012. Print.
The authors: Dr. Kopec, David, an associated professor at Newschool of Architecture and Design, actively promotes the multidisciplinary research approaches to the built environment design; Edith Sinclair, whose background is in architecture, business, and research methods, discusses evidence-based design reviews and facilitates journal articles in this book. Bruce Matthes, a professor at Newschool of Architecture and Design and a faculty member of the Art Institute of San Diego, has contributed to the development of specialized visual and written arts of instructive teaching design students. The book is being used as a guide to write a thesis, conduct research, and evaluate ideas and concepts in an organized and structural process. 5. Garling, Tommy, and Gary W. Evans. "Environment, Cognition, and Action: An Integrated approach. New York: Oxford UP, 1991. Print. The authors of this book contribute to the teaching and understanding of three topics: the impact of the physical environment, psychological process of design, and the life-span development. Psychologists, architects, planners, geographers discuss about the importance of special cognition and how it is important to apply in the planning and setting of the processes of the design. This book helps us understand what actions need to be considered in order to accommodate humans in the environment without causing harm to both. 6. Garling, Tommy, and Gary W. Evans. "Environmental Assesment from a Neuropsychological Perspective." Environment, Cognition, and Action: An Integrated Approach. New York: Oxford UP, 1991. 111-39. Print. 7. Oliver, Karon. Psychology in Practice. London: Hodder & Stoughton Educational, 2002. Print. Oliver’s book is very helpful and easy to follow the different topics of practical applications of environmental psychology. An array of topics discuss in his book are the following: environmental stressors, climate and weather, density and crowding, crowds and collective behavior, environmental disaster and technological catastrophe, personal space and territority, architecture and behavior, and environmental cognition. Professionals in the design industry must be knowledgeable about environmental psychology and need to well think and understand about every possible concern that exists about the interaction of man and nature. 8. McCune, Sandra, James A. Griffin, and Valerie Maholmes. How Animals Affect Us: Examining the Influence of Human-Animal Interaction on Child Development and Human Health. By Peggy D. McCardle. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2011. Print. The authors in this book discuss about the effect of animals in human’s life. They separate the evidences from anecdotes and focus on scientific researches regarding Human-Animal Interaction. The book talks about different roles a domestic animal can play in order to
help the physical and psychological health of humans. Their contribution helps showing evidence for the practice of therapeutic use of animals, from service animals to psychotherapy animals. 9. Serpell, James. "Genetic Aspects of Dog Behaviour with Particular Reference to Working Ability." The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour, and Interactions with People. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1995. Print. Serpell discusses beneath what the perception of what a dog is; from history, behavior of dogs based on scientific approaches and scholarly evidence. 10. DiBerardinis, Louis J. Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health and Safety Considerations. 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 1993. Print. The author of this book discusses issues on renovation and innovation of new laboratories; Diberardinis address very important topics such as extremely hazardous materials and wastes a laboratory produces, as well as HVAC systems needed for laboratories, including the advantages and disadvantages of Air Volume Systems. JOURNALS: 1. Bickle, Peter. "Can Architecture Be Black and White? The New RSPCA Kennels by NHArchitecture Raise a Complex Array of Issues." RSPCA 7.4: 72-78. Print. <http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=200801>. A case study for an Animal Humane Society addresses some issues encounter in kennels; and also discusses the importance of design affecting the psychological health of animals living permanently in a shelter. 2. Rohlf, Vanessa, and Pauleen Bennett. "Perpetration-induced Traumatic Stress in Persons Who Euthanize Nonhuman Animals in Surgeries, Animal Shelters, and Laboratories." Society and Animals 13.3 (2005): 201-20. Print. This journal discusses the causes and effects on professionals practicing euthanasia. A performed scientific study involving data collection, surveys, interviews, and other methods, shows how animal practitioners of different positions, from veterinarians, technicians, receptionists, and volunteers, can develop post-traumatic stress (PTS); thus causing effects on social relations within co-workers and the public. Their study shows that it is important to provide social support where euthanasia is being practice. 3. S. Pedersen, V. Blanes-Vidal, H. Joergense, A. Chwalibog, A. Haeussermann, M.J.W. Heetkamp and A.J.A. Aarnink. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carbon Dioxide Production in animal Houses: a Literature Review.â&#x20AC;? Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Ejournal. Manuscript BC 08 008, Vol. X. December, 2008.
The authors discuss the importance of air quality and ventilation systems that animal housing requires in order to exhaust out gases that harm animals. 4. Shore, Elsie R., and Kathrine Girrens. "Characteristics of Animals Entering an Animal Control or Humane Society Shelter in a Midwestern City." Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 4.2 (2001): 105-15. Print. This journal defines the difference of work performance between an Animal Humane Organization and an Animal Control Agency. 5. Coppola, Crista, R. Mark Enns, and Temple Grandin. "Noise in the Animal Shelter Environment: Building Design and the Effects of Daily Noise Exposure." Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 9.1 (2006): 1-7. Print. This journals helps to understand the effects of noise on animals living in a shelter environment. It also addresses the effect on employees and the public. They provide some design suggestions on how to reduce noise. 6. White, Sara, Ellen Jefferson, and Julie Levy. "Impact of Publicly Sponsored Neutering Programs on Animal Population Dynamics at Animal Shelters: The New Hampshire and Austin Experiences." Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 13.3 (2010): 191-212. Print. This journal talks about neutering programs and how they can help on the reduction of pet population based on statistical analysis. 7. Newburry, Sandra, Mary K. Blinn, Philip A. Bushby, Cynthia Barker Cox, Julie D. Dinnage, Brenda Griffin, Kate F. Hurley, Natalie Isaza, Wes Jones, Lila Miller, Jeanette O'Quin, Gary J. Patrorek, Martha Smith-Blackmore, and Miranda Spindel. "Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters." Association of Shelter Veterinarians. 2010. Web. 1 Dec. 2011. <http://oacu.od.nih.gov/disaster/ShelterGuide.pdf>. The authors of this booklet have carefully selected topics in respect of what an animal shelter needs. From management of legal documents, facility and environmental design, animal population management, sanitation, medical, psychological, and physical health the animals need, behavior rehabilitation and group housing based on age, gender, health, and behavior, animal handling, euthanasia practice, spaying and neutering, animal transport, and public health. 8. Willis, Carolyn M., Susannah M. Church, Claire M. Guest, Andrew W. Cook, Noel MCarthy, Anthea J. Bransbury, Martin R. T Church, and John C. T Church. "Olfactory Detection of Human Bladder Cancer by Dogs: Proof of Principle Study." British Medical Journal Group (2004): 712-14. Print. This journal explains the procedures on how dogs are trained to detect cancerous tumors, first with samples and then practicing on patients.
WEBSITES: 1. "Welcome to Delta Society!" Delta Society - The Humane Animal Health Connection. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. < http://www.deltasociety.org/Page.aspx?pid=659>. The Delta Society is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was originated in1970 by three visionaries: Dr. Leo K. Butad, a veterinarian, Dr. William Bill McCulloch, a veterinarian, and his brother Dr. Michael J. McCulloch, a psychiatrist. The foundation to their organization was based on the conduction of scientific researches that explore the effects and benefits of the Human-Animal Interaction. Today, they educate the public and professionals on how to live in a holistic way by incorporating animal therapy into their lives; and provide resources to professionals on how to integrate Animal-Assisted Therapy into their practices. They receive funding from NGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, foundations and corporations, along with the gratitude donations of animal advocates and any individual who appreciates their valuable and reliable work. 2. "Cancer Facts & Figures 2011." American Cancer Society: Information and Resources for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Prostate, Lung and Other Forms. American Cancer Society, 2011. Web. 20 Oct. 2011. <http://www.cancer.org/Research/CancerFactsFigures/CancerFactsFigures/cancer-factsfigures-2011>. This booklet, created by the American Cancer Society, provides sources of statistics on people in the United States suffering of cancer. 3. "CDC - Cancer - Statistics by Demographic - Geographic Variations." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2010. Web. 23 Oct. 2011. <http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/data/geographic.htm>. This article from the Centers for Disease Control and prevention informs the public with geographical numerical data of deaths and incidents of people with cancer by regions. 4. "CDC - Basics about Diabetes - Diabetes & Me - Diabetes DDT." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2011. Web. 11 Nov. 2011. <http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/consumer/learn.htm>. This website article defines all the basic of what Diabetes is and what are the causes of this illness.
5. " Diabetes Statistics - American Diabetes Association." American Diabetes Association Home Page - American Diabetes Association. 26 Jan. 2011. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/?loc=DropDownDB-stats>. The American Diabetes Association releases American national diabetes statistics. 6. "All About Dogs4Diabetics." Dogs4Diabetics - Providing Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to Insulin-Dependent Diabetics. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. <http://dogs4diabetics.com/aboutd4d.html>. Dogs4Diabetics is a non-profit organization in Santa in Concord, CA. They work in collaboration of a local Forensic Laboratory. They train assistance dogs to become hypoglycemic alert dogs (Hypoglycemic: low blood glucose). The dog is trained to identify previous minutes early when a diabetic is about to suffer a hypoglycemic attack, then alerts the person to take action on their situation. 7. "AFSP: Facts and Figures." AFSP: Understanding and Preventing Suicide Through Research, Education and Advocacy. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. <http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?page_id=04EA1254-BD31-1FA3-C549D77E6CA6AA37>. An article from The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention shows facts and figures of people committing suicide. 8. CDC - Data Sources - Suicide - Violence Prevention - Injury." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. <http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/suicide/datasources.html>. The centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows data source of Suicide rates. 9. "Depression and How Psychotherapy and Other Treatments Can Help People Recover." American Psychological Association (APA). Web. 18 Nov. 2011. <http://www.apa.org/topics/depress/recover.aspx>. The American Psychological Association informs about how Depression affects people in the United States and discusses on how psychotherapy can help. 10. "CDC Data & Statistics | Feature: An Estimated 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Report Depression." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. <http://www.cdc.gov/Features/dsDepression/>. CDC informs us with current data and statistics of people living with depression in the United States.
11. "Consumer Reports Health - Antidepressants." Consumer Reports: Expert Product Reviews and Product Ratings from Our Test Labs. Apr. 2011. Web. 14 Nov. 2011. <http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/antidepressants.htm>. This article from the Consumer Reports Health addresses the monthly cost of antidepressants. 12. "Pet Statistics." American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 2011. Web. 23 Oct. 2011. <http://www.aspca.org/about-us/faq/pet-statistics.aspx>. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in this article, shows statistics of pet population in the United States. 13. "Market Research Statistics - U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook." American Veterinary Medical Association. 2007. Web. 11 Nov. 2011. <http://www.avma.org/reference/marketstats/sourcebook.asp>. The American Veterinary Medical Association has elaborated a sourcebook with demographics data of pet ownership. 14. "Office on Disability | HHS.gov." United States Department of Health and Human Services. Web. 19 Nov. 2011. <http://www.hhs.gov/od/topics/topics.html>. The United States Department of Health and Human Services has a glossary of definitions in regards the welfare of Humans. This topic in particular defines the categories that exist on the definition of Disability. 15. "CDC Data & Statistics | Feature: Developmental Disabilities Increasing in US." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 19 Nov. 2011. <http://www.cdc.gov/Features/dsDev_Disabilities/>. CDC shows data on developmental disabilities affecting children in the United States. 16. Brault, Matthew. "1 Disability Status and the Characteristics of People in Group Quarters: A Brief Analysis of Disability Prevalence Among the Civilian Non-institutionalized and Total Populations in the American Community Survey." U.S. Census Bureau. Feb. 2008. Web. 28 Oct. 2011. <http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/disability/GQdisability.pdf>. This article informs us with the percentages of people reporting having sensory, physical, and mentally disability. 17. "Disabilities." The White House. Web. 19 Nov. 2011. <http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/disabilities>.
This article from the White House discusses about disability affecting the United States and what the president proposes to do in giving opportunities of work for people suffering a disable condition. 18. "To Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities." <http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/pdf/whatitmeanstoyou508.pdf>. Department of Health and Human Services, 2005. Web. 15 Nov. 2011. This articles created by the Department of Health and Human Services inform the public with information of what Disability means and also tips on what we can do if we suffer a disability condition or how we can help a family member who is disable. 19. "Obesity and Overweight for Professionals: Data and Statistics: U.S. Obesity Trends | DNPAO | CDC." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 19 Nov. 2011. <http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html>. The CDC provides the trends of obesity in the United States. 20. "Alzheimer's Disease." American Psychological Association (APA). Web. 18 Nov. 2011. <http://www.apa.org/topics/alzheimers/index.aspx>. Defines what Alzheimer is and provides information on how a person with Alzheimer can be help and what are their needs. 21. "Revised ADA Requirements: Service Animals." ADA Home Page - Ada.gov - Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. 12 July 2011. Web. 20 Nov. 2011. <http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm>. This document provided by the U.S Department of Justice clarify the requirements for ADA in regards service animals laws and regulations. 22. "Military and Veteran Issues." American Psychological Association (APA). Web. 18 Nov. 2011. <http://www.apa.org/topics/military/index.aspx>. The American Psychological Association, in this topic, addresses how military personal is affected with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders after experiencing stressful events during combat. 23. "Addressing the Mental and Behavioral Health Needs of Our Nation's Service Members." American Psychological Association (APA). Web. 18 Nov. 2011. <http://www.apa.org/about/gr/issues/military/need.aspx>.
The American Psychological Association, in this topic, addresses how psychological traumas affect soldiers and addresses the issues of their behavior affecting their relationship with their family members, friends, and other people they interact with. 24. "The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Rep. Grimm for Seeking to Help Veterans and Shelter Dogs." The Humane Society of the United States. 6 Jan. 2011. Web. 18 Nov. 2011. <http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2011/01/rep_grimm_veterans_01 0611.html>. This article provided by the Humane Society of the United States addresses how Veterans are participating in programs to train service animals for combat soldiers. 25. "What Is EAP and EAL? | EAGALA Primary Site." Welcome | EAGALA Primary Site. Web. 18 Nov. 2011. <http://eagala.org/Information/What_Is_EAP_EAL>. The Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a specialized form of psychotherapy using horses. The size of the horse communicates power; it commands respect and elicit fear; therefore helps the patient understand those characteristics and thus they can relate to their behavior creating a relationship of trust and love. This would help the patient over come interpersonal or external fears at first; that helps the person to socialize better with other humans. 26. Jordan, J., and C. M. Brady. "Getting Involved in Canine Assisted Therapy." Purdue University: Animal Science Dogs. Purdue University, 2009. Web. <http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/as/as-563-w.pdf>. This article talks about how canine assisted therapy can be an alternative to scientific medicine. It also address important information on how animals can help people suffering of attention-deficit problems. 27. Davis, Kathy D. "Benefits Therapy Dogs Provide." Therapy Dogs : Training Your Dog to Help Others. Wenatchee, WA: Dogwise, 2002. 9-10. Print. Davis talks about the importance of having an animal-assisted therapy and the benefits of how they can help people suffering of depression. She addresses how therapy animals can help in the development of physical activities and social skills.