Zoo and Aquarium History: Ancient Animal Collections to Zoological Gardens. HBK

Book is in Like New Condition\nUnder the \ndirection of Vernon N. Kisling, an expert in zoo history, an \ninternational team of authors has compiled the first comprehensive, \nglobal history of animal collections, menageries, zoos, and aquariums. \n\nZoo and Aquarium History: Ancient Animal Collections to Zoological \nGardens documents the continuum of efforts in maintaining wild animal \ncollections from ancient civilizations through today.\nAlthough historical\n research on zoos and aquariums is still at a rudimentary stage, this \nbook pulls together regional information along with the cultural aspects\n of each region to provide a foundation upon which further research can \nbe based. \n\nIt presents a chronological listing of the world's zoos and \naquariums and features many never-before published photographs. Sidebars\n present supplementary information on pertinent personalities, events, \nand wildlife conservation issues. \n\nAs an overview of the current state \nof our knoy