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The Secret of Scent - by Luca Turin (Paperback)

Name: The Secret of Scent - by Luca Turin (Paperback)
Brand: Harper Perennial
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"A rich sensory trip . . . this indispensable guide to all things smelly is as good as it gets.
Author(s): Luca Turin
224 Pages
Health + Wellness, Beauty & Grooming

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About the Book

An engaging exploration of the cutting-edge science of olfaction by a celebrated biophysicist who has attempted to solve one of the greatest mysteries of the body: how smell works.

Book Synopsis

"A rich sensory trip . . . this indispensable guide to all things smelly is as good as it gets."--Sunday Telegraph

One man's passion for perfume leads him to explore one of the most intriguing scientific mysteries: What makes one molecule smell of garlic while another smells of rose?

In this witty, engrossing, and wildly original volume, author Luca Turin explores the two competing theories of smell. Is scent determined by molecular shape or molecular vibrations? Turin describes in fascinating detail the science, the evidence, and the often contentious debate--from the beginnings of organic chemistry to the present day--and pays homage to the scientists who went before. With its uniquely accessible and captivating approach to science via art, The Secret of Scent will appeal to anyone who has ever wondered about the most mysterious of the five senses.

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One man's passion for perfume leads him to explore one of the most intriguing scientific mysteries: What makes one molecule smell of garlic while another smells of rose?

Review Quotes

The best science book of the year so far. -- BBC Radio 4

A rich sensory trip ... this indispensable guide to all things smelly is as good as it gets. -- Sunday Telegraph

Turin writes brilliantly, with the easy confidence of the expert and the infectious enthusiasm of the true amateur. -- Tim Radford, The Guardian

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.46 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)

Weight: .43 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: Health + Wellness

Sub-Genre: Beauty & Grooming

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Format: Paperback

Author: Luca Turin

Language: English

Street Date: October 23, 2007

TCIN: 54268582

UPC: 9780061133848

Item Number (DPCI): 248-42-8889

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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