The politics of zoos : exotic animals and their protectors / Jesse Donahue and Erik Trump.

Author/creator Donahue, Jesse
Other author Trump, Erik.
Format Book
Publication InfoDeKalb : Northern Illinois University Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxii, 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Introduction: The political revolution -- Opening moves : protecting animals from indifference -- On the defensive : creating a strategy for survival -- A stronger zoo community : legislative and regulatory victories -- Species preservation : "the shimmering robe of light and goodness" -- Animal welfare issues revisited -- Conclusion: Elephants and the trajectory of zoo politics.
Local noteLittle-348848--305131056013S
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [207]-212) and index.
LCCN 2006001580
ISBN0875803644 (library ed. : alk. paper)
ISBN0875806139 (quality pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780875803647
ISBN9780875806136