
What Are Zoos For?
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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.
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"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
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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
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?
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