Laboring the zoo

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Description:

Daniel Bender, Professor of History at the University of Toronto, delivers a talk entitled, "Laboring the Zoo: The Human Work of Animals?" Bender describes the history of unionization in the zoo industry, employee relations, the expectations of the workers themselves for animal care, and relations with the viewing public. He describes the influence of William Temple Hornaday on the modern American zoo and its operations. Bender answers questions from the audience. He is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and co-sponsored by the MSU Animal Studies Program. Held at the MSU Museum.

Date Issued:

2013-09-27T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States

Subject Topic:

Influence, Zoos, Employees, Labor unions, Organizing, History, and Zoos

Subject Name:

Hornaday, William T. (William Temple) and 1854-1937

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5x921k3n