"Elizabeth Hanson's "Animal Attractions" is much more than a
history of zoological parks, it is rather a phenomenology of zoos
and zoo people."--Terry Maple, Director, Zoo Atlanta
"Hanson's finely crafted chronicle of the American zoo traces
the perennial struggle between the need to entertain, the desire to
educate, and the yearning for natural and scientific authenticity
that surrounds the public exhibition of wild animals in captivity.
"Animal Attractions" is essential reading for anyone with an
interest in zoos and their history."--James Serpell, author of In
the "Company of Animals: A Study of Human-Animal Relationships"
"This thoroughly researched book explores the cultural and
physical landscapes of America's zoos in fascinating detail. Hanson
follows the progress--and the pitfalls--of every aspect of their
journey from menageries to centers of conservation. She
unflinchingly examines the wretched and the wonderful, the mediocre
and the magnificent, and along the way she asks intelligent
questions and reveals intriguing insights into an institution that
is rarely examined with any seriousness."--David Hancocks,
Director, Victoria's Open Range Zoo
"This is an innovative, well-researched, engagingly written, and
important study of the cultural history of zoos in America. Hanson
is the first to tackle this rich subject in a book, and what she
achieves is impressive."--Richard Burkhardt, author of "The Spirit
of System"
""Animal Attractions" provides a fascinating, behind-the-scenes
look at an important but historically neglected institution: the
American zoo. Anyone who has ever enjoyed a day at the zoo will
want to read this book to learn more about why we find
theexperience so compelling."--Mark V. Barrow, author of "A Passion
for Birds"
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