American zoos during the Depression [electronic resource] : a new deal for animals / Jesse C. Donahue and Erik K. Trump.
Donahue, Jesse.; Trump, Erik.
2010
QL76.5.U6 D657 2010eb
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Title
American zoos during the Depression [electronic resource] : a new deal for animals / Jesse C. Donahue and Erik K. Trump.
Author
Donahue, Jesse.
ISBN
9780786461868 (electronic book)
9780786449637
Publication Details
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2010.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (viii, 227 p.) : ill.
Call Number
QL76.5.U6 D657 2010eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
590.7/3730904
Summary
"This historical text examines the way in which community leaders advocated for zoo construction. Of particular interest is the rise of the zoo professional. This book is a testament to the New Deal's profound impact on animal welfare, the development of the zoo profession, and the rise of public institutions"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Trump, Erik.
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American zoos during the Depression.
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Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. Building the New Deal Zoo
2. Who Ran the Zoo?
3. Why Zoos?
4. Why Snakes? The Spectacle and Science of Snakes
5. A New Deal for Animal Welfare
6. The Decline, Resurrection, and Legacy of New Deal Zoos
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index.

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