2nd Edition
Zoo and Aquarium History Ancient Animal Collections to Conservation Centers
Preface: From Wilderness to Megazoo
Acknowledgments
Editor’s Biography
Contributors
1. Ancient Collections and Menageries
Vernon N. Kisling, Jr.
2. Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland
Tim Brown and Catherine de Courcy
3. Zoological Gardens of Western Europe
Harro Strehlow
4. Zoological Parks of Eastern Europe & Russia
Leszek Solski
5. Zoological Gardens of the United States
Vernon N. Kisling, Jr. and Rick Barongi
6. Zoological Gardens of Canada
Brent A. Huffman
7. Zoological Parks of Australia & New Zealand
Catherine de Courcy and Michelle Murphy
8. Zoological Gardens of the Middle East
Sally Walker
9. Zoological Gardens of Israel
Shai Ben-Ami
10. Zoological Gardens of Asia
Sally Walker
11. Zoological Gardens of India
Sally Walker
12. Zoological Gardens of China
Herman Reichenbach
13. Zoological Gardens of Japan
Ken Kawata
14. Zoological Gardens of Africa
Sally Walker, Wilhelmus Labuschagne and Vernon N. Kisling, Jr.
15. Zoological Gardens of Latin America
James F. Ellis, Jr., Georgeann A. Ellis and Vernon N. Kisling, Jr.
Appendix
Index
Biography
Vernon N. Kisling is an expert in history of zoos, and University of Florida Chair Emeritus, Marston Science Library. Kisling earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida, a master's degree in library studies from Florida State University, a master's degree in wildlife management from the University of Georgia and a doctorate from Nova University. He has served as a librarian at the UF Marston Science Library since 1989 and is responsible for various subjects, including the history of science, environmental sciences and agricultural sciences.
A fascinating insight into the background of zoos and aquariums around the world. This update shines a spotlight on what will become the most important historical legacy of zoological collections in years to come- their role in science, conservation and education. As zoos evolve to have a wider societal and global impact, so has this text expanded to explain the principles and purposes of what zoos and aquariums stand, providing context for their continued existence in a world of rapidly changing opinions, ideas and challenges. Full of detailed and descriptive text, and useful case studies, that is accessible to the experienced zoo professional and armchair enthusiast alike.
-- Dr Paul Rose, Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter, UK
A super interesting read! A book that does not shy away from controversial subjects such as war, colonialism and anti-zoo campaigns. It gives us real insights into how zoos have weathered and adapted through the ages, to become the organisations that we see today. I thoroughly recommend for anyone wanting to work, or conduct research, in zoos.
-- Dr Robyn Grant, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.
