Suizokukan no Bunka-Shi: Hito Dōbutsu Mono Ga Orinasu Majutsu-Teki Sekai [The Exhibition of Oceans: The Cultural History of Public Aquariums in Europe, the United States and Japan]

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Language: Japanese

This book interprets the relationship between humans and aquatic organisms from ancient times to the present transition of aquariums

What is the meaning behind "watching fish"? Beginning with ancient fish pond culture, a unique aquarium exhibition in the early days, its involvement in colonial rule, the influence of science fiction and movies, the hardships during World War II, the story of the exhibition, and even virtual reality, this book gives an overview of the aquarium culture of the east and west. Including illustrations, such as the latest aquarium setups that are becoming more hybridized with technology, it will introduce you to the world of water beyond the glass.

Summary in Japanese:
古代から現代までの人と水生生物をめぐる関係を、水族館の変遷から読み解く

ひとが「魚を見ること」にはどんな意味が秘められているのか。
古代の養魚池文化にはじまり、黎明期の水族館のユニークな展示、植民地支配とのかかわり、SF小説や映画の影響、第二次世界大戦中の苦難、展示のストーリー化、さらにはヴァーチャル・リアリティ技術とのハイブリッド化が進む最新の水族館事情など、古今東西の水族館文化を図版とともに概観、ガラスの向こう側にひろがる水の世界へいざなう。 カラー・

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