A Different Nature: The Paradoxical World of Zoos and Their Uncertain Future Tapa blanda - 2003
de David Hancocks
Primera línea
he elephant destined to become the most famous animal in the world was captured as a youngster, probably in Ethiopia in 1861, sold to a Bavarian animal dealer, sold again to the menagerie at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, then exchanged for an Indian rhinoceros and shipped to London Zoo, where he arrived on 26 June 1865, half-starved, incredibly filthy, and covered with sores (Bartlett, 1900).3
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"A well-written and provocative, opinion-rich account of zoos, their history, and their goals and purposes. Hancocks has earned the right to speak authoritatively about these subjects, thanks to his tenure as director of two leading U. S. zoos. This book will appeal to general readers and to all persons interested in zoos and their role in conservation and education."--John Alcock, author of Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach
"Giraffes, elephants, gorillas, snakes, and toucans respond poorly to the usual conventions of human architecture. Zoo architects usually respond no less poorly to the needs of animals. David Hancocks draws on a lifetime's experience working as a zoo director and zoo architect to explore this dilemma, and offers a compelling vision for the future. This is an important book for those interested in conservation as well as for zoo and museum buffs."--William Conway, former President and General Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Bronx Zoo
"For over two decades David Hancocks has fervently tried to reform the fundamental character and mission of zoos. This book is his most thorough analysis of what is wrong with them and his most detailed and compelling plea for improvement. Every conscientious zoo administrator, curator, and keeper should read it from cover to cover with an open mind. Professionals in botanical gardens, museums, and nature parks should also consider this treatise because Hancocks advocates that a fusion of all of these institutions into a new entity better positioned to interpret the entire biosphere."-Mark A. Dimmitt, Director of Natural History, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Detalles
- Título A Different Nature: The Paradoxical World of Zoos and Their Uncertain Future
- Autor David Hancocks
- Encuadernación Tapa blanda
- Edición New Ed
- Páginas 301
- Volúmenes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial University of California Press
- Fecha de publicación 2003-01-01
- Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780520236769 / 0520236769
- Peso 0.9 libras (0.41 kg)
- Dimensiones 9 x 6 x 0.9 pulgadas (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.29 cm)
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Temas
- Topical: Ecology
- Library of Congress subjects Zoos - History
- Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 000053209
- Dewey Decimal Code 590.73
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