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Zoo and Aquarium History: Ancient Animal Collections To Zoological Gardens
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by Vernon N. Kisling
Sales Rank: 932200
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 440 pages
Published by: CRCEdition: 1st Edition September 18, 2000
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 084932100X
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0849321009
Book Dimensions:
10.5 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
Weighs: 2.2 pounds
Product Review
a thorough historical overview of the establishment of zoos Vernon Kisling has done a masterful job the writings here contain a vast amount of thought-provoking fodder. The photographs offer a fascinating array of enclosures and situations. A place on your bookshelf should be reserved for it
-Phil King, Zoo Foreman, Canada in Animal Keepers' Forum
I am continually reminded of the effort taken by each author, and by the editor, to set details within an understandable and fascinating context. And this context never fails to engender a respect for the zoos and aquariums of the parts, and to remind me that our work-as urgent as it often seems-is built upon the knowledge and accomplishments of the past.
I draw considerable confidence and responsibility and determination from that reminder, and do not hesitate to recommend this fine work
-Sydney J. Butler, Executive Director, AZA
Just got my copy of the zoo history book. It is money well spent. This is the best resource on zoo history I've ever seen. It is thoroughly researched (although I would have liked to see more on Barnum's role-my bias) well illustrated, and very readable. Since my office is reviewing giant panda applications, I dazzled the folks here with the Ruth Harkness story. I never realized that pandas had always been a coveted species for zoos. Thanks for the landmark publication! I will probably send it to you for an autograph or I'll bring it to you at the next AZA annual.
Michael Kreger,
Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Zoo buffs will want this book on their reference shelf.
--Wildlife Conservation Magazine, February 2001
clear and well-written introduction to the history of institutional captive animal collection and display, with helpful illustrations, statistical data, and reference notesThis volume will benefit students, the general public, and interested professionals.
--K.B. Sterling, in CHOICE
The editor has assembled a knowledgeable group of zoo historians from around the world to tell the story of the development of zoos an aquariums.
Library news for Zoos and Aquariums, June 2001
Good editing makes the transition between chapters very smooth. It becomes obvious during the reading of this book that the editor and authors worked very closely to make the book cohesive (not an easy task in a multiple authored book).
Thane G. Johnson, Librarian News for Zoos and Aquariums, June 2001
With the finish of Chapter 11 on South American Zoos comes a nice appendix giving dates of establishment for known institutions. For zoos or aquariums where little is known the authors refer readers to additional references. A comprehensive index to this work makes this book useful to a wide range of interested users.
Thane G. Johnson, Librarian News for Zoos and Aquariums, June 2001
Ken Kawata's chapter on zoos in Japan is nothing short of a masterpiece- an interesting insight into a zoo community that has evolved in almost total isolation from its world partners.
-Independent Zoo! Enthusiasts Society, No. 17, Summer 2001
Another gem is Kisling's own essay on the very roots and origins of animals in captivity which introduces the book.
-Independent Zoo! Enthusiasts Society, No. 17, Summer 2001
There is enough vital information to satisfy any zoo enthusiast and enough information to make it an essential reference work. It is important that every one of you support a work such as this.
-Independent Zoo! Enthusiasts Society, No. 17, Summer 2001
There are over 400 interesting pages, masses of references, and lists and stories in a well produced and illustrated book. The references are of particular value and use. Zoo history may not be a hugely popular subject but it is an interesting one.
-Zoo News Digest, Vol. V, No. 1, May 2001
Product Description
As one of the world's most popular cultural activities, wild animal collections have been attracting visitors for 5,000 years. Under the direction of Vernon N. Kisling, an expert in zoo history, an international team of authors has compiled the first comprehensive, global history of animal collections, menageries, zoos, and aquariums. Zoo and Aquarium History: Ancient Animal Collections to Zoological Gardens documents the continuum of efforts in maintaining wild animal collections from ancient civilizations through today. Although historical research on zoos and aquariums is still at a rudimentary stage, this book pulls together regional information along with the cultural aspects of each region to provide a foundation upon which further research can be based. It presents a chronological listing of the world's zoos and aquariums and features many never-before published photographs. Sidebars present supplementary information on pertinent personalities, events, and wildlife conservation issues. As an overview of the current state of our knowledge, Zoo and Aquarium History: Ancient Animal Collections to Zoological Gardens provides an extensive, chronological introduction to the subject and highlights the published and archival resources for those who want to know more.
Reader Reviews
As a zoo and aquarium history enthusiast, I have yet to find a book that covers the broad history of zoos and aquariums worldwide. This book fills that niche. Many U.S. zoos are issuing history books celebrating their centennials and Hoage's book covers the transition from menagerie to zoo in the 19th century. Neither the centennial books nor Hoage's book cover zoos and aquariums from ancient times to the present continent by continent. The chapters cover ancient Chinese "Intelligence Gardens" and early zoos as places where rulers could showcase animals captured from newly conquored lands. We learn about the development of the travelling menageries, 18th and 19th century zoos as living museums for scholars, and the political and social climates that transformed them into institutions of public education, recreation, research, and, mostly in the late 1900s, as centers for conservation. This is the first time I have seen anything in print about the history of African zoos and many of the Asian ones. The chapters are well-researched and well-referenced. Many of the references are hard to find or in foreign languages. Mixed in with brief histories of the individual institutions are little-known stories such as the arrival of the first Giant panda to the U.S., the first female zoo director, and how war affected zoos and aquariums all over the world. The photos selected by the authors clearly illustrate points made in the text. The authors are well-qualified to tell these tales. Vernon Kisling, the editor and an author, spearheaded the History Task Force for the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums and represents North America to the Bartlett Society (an international zoo history group). In summary, zoos and aquariums have played and continue to play a vital role in how man interacts with other species. They can foster an attitude of empathy or domination. Their histories are rich and varied. This book is a valuable resource to anyone interested in zoos and aquariums, the history of the natural sciences, or anthrozoology (human-animal relationship studies).
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