Zoo book : the evolution of wildlife conservation centers / Linda Koebner ; preface by William Conway
- 作者: Koebner, Linda
- 出版: New York : T. Doherty c1994
- 主題: Zoos , Zoos , Zoos--North America
- 版本:1st ed.
- ISBN: 031285322X (hbk.): Gift 、 9780312853228 (hbk.) 、 0312862717 、 9780312862718
- 一般註:"A Forge hardcover." Includes index.
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- 系統號: 000677134 | 機讀編目格式
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摘要註
Traces the changing psychology and mission of zoos from exhibiting animals in cages to launching massive, expensive campaigns to save endangered species. The behind-the-scenes account shows an intimate world seldom seen by the visiting public
內容註
I: Zoos around the continent -- 1. Zoos around the continent -- II: Zoos then and now -- 2. A brief world history of zoos -- 3. Traveling shows to immersion exhibits -- 4. Design, construction and enrichment -- 5. Who's who at the zoo? -- III: Looking to the future -- 6. On the edge of extinction -- 7. Onto the life raft -- 8. Wild work -- 9. Going home -- 10. Who is watching out for animals?