What Are Zoos For?
1st Edition
Published on 26. November 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
156 pages
978-1-5292-3104-5 (ISBN)
Description
Are zoos an anachronism in the 21st century when we can watch animals in their natural habitat, close-up from our couches without worrying about cruelty? Should they go the way of other bygone era 'spectacles' and 'attractions' that we now regard as barbaric? There are vocal campaigners and activists who believe so.
Heather Browning and Walter Veit disagree, but they acknowledge there is a case to be answered. In What are Zoos for? they test the common justifications for zoos (entertainment, education, research, conservation) against the evidence and suggest what the best zoos of the future should look like to ensure that they are primarily for animals and not just for people.
Heather Browning and Walter Veit disagree, but they acknowledge there is a case to be answered. In What are Zoos for? they test the common justifications for zoos (entertainment, education, research, conservation) against the evidence and suggest what the best zoos of the future should look like to ensure that they are primarily for animals and not just for people.
Reviews / Votes
"An informed and honest account of the activities of modern zoos, offering a future in which zoo animals thrive. An inspiring read." Katherine Cronin, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL "If you've ever wondered whether zoos can be justified, you'll find answers in Browning and Veit's well-informed, thought-provoking new book." Clare Palmer, Texas A&M University"This highly informed, balanced book is a superb introduction to the complex issue of the ethics of zoos. I really enjoyed it." Richard Moore, University of Warwick "A thought-provoking exploration of the role of modern zoos and aquariums, which may challenge your preconceived ideas.." Jenny Gray AM, Zoos Victoria
"Clear, critical, persuasive and aspirational. This book beautifully describes what zoos could achieve if animal welfare was their primary goal." Georgia Mason, University of Guelph
"This book puts good animal wellbeing 24/7 across lifespan front and centre, reflecting what contemporary zoos today must be about." Sabrina Brando, AnimalConcepts
More details
Series
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
15 s/w Abbildungen, 12 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
12 Halftones, black and white; 15 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 124 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
178 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5292-3104-5 (9781529231045)
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Heather Browning | Walter Veit
What Are Zoos For?
E-Book
11/2024
1st Edition
Bristol University Press
€14.49
Available for download
Persons
Heather Browning is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Southampton, working on philosophical questions in animal welfare, sentience, and ethics. She previously worked as a zookeeper and zoo animal welfare officer in Australia and New Zealand.
Walter Veit is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading. His primary research interests lie in the intersection of the biological, social, and mind sciences and empirically informed philosophy and ethics.
Walter Veit is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading. His primary research interests lie in the intersection of the biological, social, and mind sciences and empirically informed philosophy and ethics.
Content
1. Introduction
2. Recreation: we're going to the zoo
3. Research: learning from the animals
4. Conservation: beyond the ark
5. Education: teaching through connection
6. Animal Welfare: the fifth pillar
7. Where next for zoos?
2. Recreation: we're going to the zoo
3. Research: learning from the animals
4. Conservation: beyond the ark
5. Education: teaching through connection
6. Animal Welfare: the fifth pillar
7. Where next for zoos?