The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell Tapa blanda - 2007
de Luca Turin
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.
Descripción de contraportada
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.
Detalles
- Título The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell
- Autor Luca Turin
- Encuadernación Tapa blanda
- Edición Reprint
- Páginas 224
- Volúmenes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial Harper Perennial, NYC
- Fecha de publicación 2007-10-23
- Ilustrado Sí
- Features Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780061133848 / 0061133841
- Peso 0.43 libras (0.20 kg)
- Dimensiones 8 x 5.46 x 0.56 pulgadas (20.32 x 13.87 x 1.42 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Perfumes - Miscellanea
- Dewey Decimal Code 668.54
Reseñas en medios
Citas
- New York Times Book Review, 11/11/2007, Page 58
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