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Zooland: The Institution Of Captivity (The Cultural Lives Of Law)
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This Book Takes A Unique Stance On A Controversial Topic: Zoos. Zoos Have Their Ardent Supporters And Their Vocal Detractors. And While We All Have Opinions On What Zoos Do, Few People Consider How They Do It. Irus Braverman Draws On More Than Seventy Interviews Conducted With Zoo Managers And Administrators, As Well As Animal Activists, To Offer A Glimpse Into The Otherwise Unknown Complexities Of Zooland. Zooland Begins And Ends With The Story Of Timmy, The Oldest Male Gorilla In North America, To Illustrate The Dramatic Transformations Of Zoos Since The 1970S. Over These Decades, Modern Zoos Have Transformed Themselves From Places Created Largely For Entertainment To Globally Connected Institutions That Emphasize Care Through Conservation And Education. Zoos Naturalize Their Spaces, Classify Their Animals, And Produce Spectacular Experiences For Their Human Visitors. Zoos Name, Register, Track, And Allocate Their Animals In Global Databases. Zoos Both Abide By And Create Laws And Industry Standards That Govern Their Captive Animals. Finally, Zoos Intensely Govern The Reproduction Of Captive Animals, Carefully Calculating The Life And Death Of These Animals, Deciding Which Of Them Will Be Sustained And Which Will Expire. Zooland Takes Readers Behind The Exhibits Into The World Of Zoo Animals And Their Caretakers. And In So Doing, It Turns Its Gaze Back On Us To Make Surprising Interconnections Between Our Understandings Of The Human And The Nonhuman.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Zooland: The Institution of Captivity'? A: The book explores the complexities of zoos, examining their evolution from entertainment venues to institutions focused on conservation, education, and animal welfare.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Zooland: The Institution of Captivity' is Irus Braverman.
- Q: When was 'Zooland' published? A: The book was published on November 28, 2012.
- Q: What type of book is 'Zooland'? A: It is a paperback book that falls under the category of Zoology.
- Q: How many pages does 'Zooland' contain? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does 'Zooland' include interviews or personal accounts? A: Yes, the book includes insights from over seventy interviews with zoo managers, administrators, and animal activists.
- Q: What transformations in zoos does the book discuss? A: The book discusses how modern zoos have transformed their roles, focusing on conservation, education, and the ethical treatment of animals.
- Q: Is there a specific case study mentioned in 'Zooland'? A: Yes, the book begins and ends with the story of Timmy, the oldest male gorilla in North America, illustrating the changes in zoo practices.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key features include its comprehensive analysis of zoos, interviews with industry professionals, and a focus on ethical considerations in animal captivity.