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Condizione: Very good. xiv, 810, . . HB. Vg. Covers rubbed to extremities. From the library of Nicholas Gould (1941-2014), former editor of 'International Zoo News', with his book-plate to endpaper. A comprehensive study of the developing science of ex-situ conservation, bringing together specialists in genetics, reproductive biology, veterinary medicine, behaviour and captive management. Covering endangered species from invertebrates and fishes to birds, primates and other mammals, the work reflects the transformation during the late twentieth century of captive breeding from traditional zoo husbandry into a scientifically coordinated work on species conservation and recovery programmes. [9780791419113].…