Zookeeping : an introduction to the science and technology /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Irwin, Mark D., Stoner, John B., Cobaugh, Aaron M.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2013.
Subjects:	Zoos > Management. Animal handling.

Table of Contents:

Pt. 1. Professional zookeeping
1. The profession of zookeeper / Ken Kawata
2. Professionalism and career development / Jacqueline J. Blessington
3. Communication and interpersonal skills for keepers / Judie Steenberg, Mark D. Irwin
pt. 2 Evolution of zoos
4. Zoo history / Josef Lindholm III
5. Today's zoos / Gordon McGregor Reid
6. Animal ethics and welfare / Joseph C. E. Barber, Jill D. Mellen
pt. 3. Workplace safety and emergencies
7. Workplace safety / Ed Hansen
8. Emergency readiness and crisis management / Donald E. Moore
9. Basic first aid / Andrew A. Birr
pt. 4. Zoo animal management
10. Daily routine and basic husbandry / John B. Stoner
11. Taxonomy / Gary L. Wilson
12. Anatomy and physiology (pt. 1: invertebrates) / Douglas P. Whiteside
13. Anatomy and physiology (pt. 2: vertebrates) / Douglas P. Whiteside
14. Stress and distress / Murray E. Fowler
15. Physical restraint and handling / Murray E. Fowler
16. Nutrition / Eduardo V. Valdes
17. Recordkeeping / Jean D. Miller
18. Identification / Erika K. (Travis) Crook
19. Reproduction / Linda M. Penfold
20. Population management / Linda M. Penfold
21. Management of neonatal mammals / Harmony B. Frazier, Janet Hawes, Karla J. Michelson
22. Management of geriatric animals / Cynthia E. Stringfield
23. Transportation and shipping / Andrea Drost
24. Exhibit design / Patrick R. Thomas
25. Zoo horticulture / Jay H. Ross
pt. 5. Zoo animal husbandry and care
26. Husbandry and care of small mammals / Donald E. Moore, Michelle R. Farmerie
27. Husbandry and care of hoofstock / Brent A. Huffman
28. Husbandry and care of carnivores / Adrienne E. Crosier, Michael T. Maslanka
29. Husbandry and care of primates / Colleen McCann
30. Husbandry and care of elephants / Chuck Doyle, Daryl Hoffman
31. Husbandry and care of marine mammals / Gerard H. Meijer
32. Husbandry and care of birds / Ted Fox, Adrienne Whiteley
33. Husbandry and care of reptiles / Aaron M. Cobaugh
34. Husbandry and care of amphibians / Andrew M. Lentini
35. Aquarium science: husbandry and care of fishes and aquatic invertebrates / Bruce Koike
36. Husbandry and care of terrestrial invertebrates / Tom Mason, Aaron M. Cobaugh
pt. 6. Animal behavior, enrichment, and training
37. Introduction to animal behavior / Michael Noonan
38. Applied animal behavior / B. Diane Chepko-Sade
39. Animal behavioral concerns / Joseph C. E. Barber
40. Enrichment / David J. Shepherdson
41. Enrichment programs / Tammy M. Root
42. Operant conditioning / Gary L. Wilson
43. Husbandry training / Ken Ramirez
pt. 7. Veterinary care
44. Principles of animal health / Mark D. Irwin
45. Veterinary care and technology / Tracey L. Anderson
46. Zoonotic disease / Scott P. Terrell
47. Preventive medicine / Noha Abou-Madi
49. Medications and dose calculations / Mary O'Horo Loomis, Tony Beane
50. Chemical restraint / Mark D. Irwin
pt. 8. Education, outreach, and public interaction
51. Educating entertainingly: basic interpretation / D. Andrew Saunders
52. Public relations in zoos and aquariums / Jason A. Jacobs
pt. 9. Conservation science
53. Conservation biology / Gerald Dick, Markus Gusset
54. Research in zoos / Rebecca E. Spindler, Joanna Wiszniewski
55. Cooperative science programs / Candice Dorsey, Debborah E. Luke, Paul Boyle
56. Going "green" in the workplace / Beth Posta, Michelle E. S. Parker
57. Wildlife rehabilitation / Erica Miller, Sandra Woltman
pt. 10. Government and legislation
58. Introduction to regulation of zoos and aquariums / John B. Stoner, Mark D. Irwin, Aaron M. Cobaugh
59. CITES and IATA / Andrea Dost
60. Government and legislation in Africa / Dave Morgan
61. Government and legislation in Asia / Sally R. Walker
62. Government and legislation in Australia / Sara F. K. Brice
63. Government and legislation in Canada / Andrea Drost, William A. Rapley
64. Government and legislation in Europe / Lesley A. Dickie, Miranda F. Stevenson
65. Government and legislation in New Zealand / Tineke Joustra
66. Government and legislation in the United States / Steve Olson
Acknowledgments
Appendix I: Further readings
Appendix 2: Recommended web sites
Appendix 3: Professional colleges and universities in the United States
Glossary
List of contributors
Index.