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Zoo book : the evolution of wildlife conservation centers

Koebner, Linda (Author).

Summary: 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.

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  • ISBN: 031285322X (acid-free paper) :
  • ISBN: 9780312853228 (acid-free paper)
  • ISBN: 0312862717
  • ISBN: 9780312862718
  • Physical Description: print
    192 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : T. Doherty, 1994.

Contents / Notes

General Note: "A Forge hardcover."
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note: 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?

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      Athens-Clarke County Library 		NONFIC 590.74 KOEBNER
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