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A Different Nature: The Paradoxical World of Zoos and Their Uncertain Future
David Hancocks
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Description for A Different Nature: The Paradoxical World of Zoos and Their Uncertain Future
Paperback. Looks at the origins, evolution, and the future of zoos. This book reviews the history of zoos in light of their failures and successes and points the way toward a more humane approach, one that will benefit both the animals and the humans who visit them. Num Pages: 302 pages, 38 b/w photographs, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: PSV; RNKH; WNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 442.
Humanity has had an enduring desire for close contact with exotic animals - from the Egyptian kings who kept thousands of animals, including monkeys, wild cats, hyenas, giraffes, and oryx, to the enormously popular zoological parks of today. This book, the most extensive history of zoos yet published, is a fascinating look at the origins, evolution, and - most importantly - the future of zoos. David Hancocks, an architect and zoo director for thirty years, is passionately opposed to the poor standards that have prevailed and still exist in many zoos. He reviews the history of zoos in light of ... Read more
Humanity has had an enduring desire for close contact with exotic animals - from the Egyptian kings who kept thousands of animals, including monkeys, wild cats, hyenas, giraffes, and oryx, to the enormously popular zoological parks of today. This book, the most extensive history of zoos yet published, is a fascinating look at the origins, evolution, and - most importantly - the future of zoos. David Hancocks, an architect and zoo director for thirty years, is passionately opposed to the poor standards that have prevailed and still exist in many zoos. He reviews the history of zoos in light of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
302
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Weight
441g
Number of Pages
301
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520236769
SKU
V9780520236769
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About David Hancocks
David Hancocks lives in Melbourne, Australia. He is Director of the Open Range Zoo, at Werribee, and Director of Planning for the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board, Victoria, Australia. He is author of Animals and Architecture (1971) and Master Builders of the Animal World (1973).
Reviews for A Different Nature: The Paradoxical World of Zoos and Their Uncertain Future
"Brilliant. Its clear and unpretentious language and Hancocks' evident passion for and knowledge of his subject made it one of the best books I have read in a long while."-Tim Murray, The Age (Melbourne) An "excellent survey."-BBC Wildlife