Zoo 2000: A Look Beyond the Bars
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In this thought-provoking and historically vital zoological study, acclaimed biologist and broadcaster Jeremy Cherfas delivers Zoo 2000: A Look Beyond the Bars, a comprehensive examination of the past, present, and future of wildlife captivity. Published as a direct companion volume to the landmark BBC television series, the narrative explores the dramatic shift in how humanity interacts with exotic animals—tracing the evolution of menageries from ancient royal status symbols to modern institutions of conservation and scientific research. Zoo 2000 stands as an invaluable reference copy for environmental historians, veterinary students, and collectors of vintage BBC natural history literature. Cherfas tackles the deep ethical complexities of animal captivity with remarkable balance, arguing passionately for the role of modern zoos in preventing extinction while simultaneously critiquing inadequate habitats. Presenting a vivid snapshot of late-20th-century ecological thought, this scarce 1984 hardback comes complete with its original, striking architectural and typographic dust jacket, making it a cornerstone addition to any collection focused on global biodiversity and wildlife preservation.
Author: Jeremy Cherfas
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In this thought-provoking and historically vital zoological study, acclaimed biologist and broadcaster Jeremy Cherfas delivers Zoo 2000: A Look Beyond the Bars, a comprehensive examination of the past, present, and future of wildlife captivity. Published as a direct companion volume to the landmark BBC television series, the narrative explores the dramatic shift in how humanity interacts with exotic animals—tracing the evolution of menageries from ancient royal status symbols to modern institutions of conservation and scientific research. Zoo 2000 stands as an invaluable reference copy for environmental historians, veterinary students, and collectors of vintage BBC natural history literature. Cherfas tackles the deep ethical complexities of animal captivity with remarkable balance, arguing passionately for the role of modern zoos in preventing extinction while simultaneously critiquing inadequate habitats. Presenting a vivid snapshot of late-20th-century ecological thought, this scarce 1984 hardback comes complete with its original, striking architectural and typographic dust jacket, making it a cornerstone addition to any collection focused on global biodiversity and wildlife preservation.