Editors:
- Provides a timely compilation of German zoological collections
- Casts new light on endangered zoological collections and explores modern exhibition concepts
- Maximizes readers insight into the zoological collection network
Part of the book series: Natural History Collections (NHC)
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Table of contents (58 chapters)
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The Collections
About this book
This book is devoted to the knowledge of up to 250 years of collecting, organizing and preserving animals by generations of scientists. Zoological Collections are a huge resource for modern animal research and should be available for national and international scientists and institutions, as well as prospective public and private customers. Moreover, these collections are an important part of the scientific enterprise, supporting scientific research, human health, public education, and the conservation of biodiversity. Much of what we are beginning to understand about our world, we owe to the collection, preservation, and ongoing study of natural specimens. Properly preserved collections of marine or terrestrial animals are libraries of Earth's history and vital to our ability to learn about our place in its future.
The approach employed by the editor involves not only an introduction to the topic, but also an external view on German collections including an assessment of their value in the international and national context, and information on the international and national collection networks. Particular attention is given to new approaches of sorting, preserving and researching in Zoological Collections as well as their neglect and/or threat. In addition, the book provides information on all big Public Research Museums, on important Collections in regional Country and local District Museums, and also on University collections.
This is a highly informative and carefully presented book, providing scientific insight for readers with an interest in biodiversity, taxonomy, or evolution, as well as natural history collections at large.
Editors and Affiliations
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Department of Biology, Zoological Collection, Philipps-University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
Lothar A. Beck
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Zoological Collections of Germany
Book Subtitle: The Animal Kingdom in its Amazing Plenty at Museums and Universities
Editors: Lothar A. Beck
Series Title: Natural History Collections
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44321-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-44319-5Published: 15 February 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-83038-4Published: 04 June 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-44321-8Published: 05 February 2018
Series ISSN: 2510-1862
Series E-ISSN: 2510-1870
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXXII, 729
Number of Illustrations: 30 b/w illustrations, 347 illustrations in colour
Topics: Animal Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography, Science Education, History of Science