Imperial Biologists: The Imperial Family of Japan and Their Contributions to Biological Research

by Hideo Mohri

Book Overview

This book sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Imperial family of Japan: For three generations, members of the family have devoted themselves to biological research. Emperor Showa (Hirohito) was an expert on hydrozoans and slime molds. His son, Emperor Akihito, is an ichthyologist specializing in gobioid fishes, and his research is highly respected in the field. Prince Akishino, Emperor Akihito's son, is known for his research on...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811367558
• ISBN13: 9789811367557
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"