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Chargement... The Ocean at Home: An Illustrated History of the Aquariumpar Bernd Brunner
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The mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface and its inhabitants have captivated humanity for centuries--the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and ancient Chinese all kept fish in their homes to observe and admire. But it was not until the nineteenth-century invention of the aquarium that the deep was truly domesticated, offering the curious a chance to create an indoor exotic sea world, in miniature. In The Ocean at Home, Bernd Brunner traces the development of the aquarium from the Victorian era to the present day. Along the way, in this fascinating history, Brunner provides insight into the cultural and social circumstances that accompanied the aquarium's swift rise in popularity. Brunner tells a compelling story of obsession, discovery, and delight--from the aquarium's origin as a tool for scientific observation to the Victorian era's elaborately decorated containers of curiosity, to the great public aquariums that are popular in cities around the world today. Featuring more than 100 illustrations, this updated edition of The Ocean at Home offers a colorful and captivating look at how a Victorian obsession still enchants many today. Both the owner of a humble goldfish bowl and the dazzled spectator at major public aquariums will find The Ocean at Home an appealing and knowledgable guide to the aquatic worlds we create. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)639.34Technology Agriculture & related technologies Hunting, fishing, conservation Culture of cold blooded vertebrates Fish culture in aquariumsClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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I learned quite a bit about the topic, but it turns out I wasn't really interested in the history part. While it was interesting to look at aquariums and science-doing as a hobby of middle and upper class Victorian women primarily (because it was seen as ladylike, as it didn't require exertion and such), I found myself wanting to read more about the architecture of large aquariums, which wasn't nearly in depth enough to satisfy my curiosity, and the ethics of these oceanariums and depletion of the seas, which Brunner only briefly discussed in the last chapter.
It's a brief history, to be sure, and a good introduction should someone like to try it out. The bibliography in back can lead the curious reader to more in depth studies, too. ( )