JOURNAL ARTICLE

Alphamännchen und hohe Tiere. Deutsch-deutsche Beziehungen in Tierpark und Zoo Berlin, 1955–1991Hauptstadt der Tiere. Die Geschichte des ältesten deutschen ZoosThe Zookeepers' War: An Incredible True Story from the Cold War.

Published In: German History, 2024, v. 42, n. 4. P. 604 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Hochadel, Oliver 3 of 3

Abstract

The text discusses the recent surge in interest in the history of zoological gardens, with a focus on the Berlin Zoo and the Tierpark Berlin during the Cold War era. It highlights the different approaches taken by recent books on zoo history, emphasizing the critical examination of the Berlin Zoo's past, including its complicity with the Nazi regime. The text also explores the rivalry between the directors of the two Berlin zoos and their efforts to navigate political pressures during the divided city's existence. Additionally, it suggests avenues for future research, such as exploring the colonial dimensions of German zoos and addressing criticisms of zoos as animal prisons. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:German History. 2024/12, Vol. 42, Issue 4, p604
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Zoology
Publication Date:2024
ISSN:0266-3554
DOI:10.1093/gerhis/ghae044
Accession Number:181825718
Copyright Statement:Copyright of German History is the property of Oxford University Press / USA and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.