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Animal Attractions - Nature on Display in American Zoos (Paperback, New Ed) Loot Price: R1,191
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Animal Attractions - Nature on Display in American Zoos (Paperback, New Ed): Elizabeth Hanson

Animal Attractions - Nature on Display in American Zoos (Paperback, New Ed)

Elizabeth Hanson

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"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"

General

Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: 2001
First published: February 2004
Authors: Elizabeth Hanson
Dimensions: 235 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 256
Edition: New Ed
ISBN-13: 978-0-691-11770-6
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Zoos & wildlife parks
LSN: 0-691-11770-5
Barcode: 9780691117706

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