The Secret of Scent by Luca Turin
"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.
Luca Turin is a Ph.D. holder. University of London, with a degree in biophysics. He has been researching primary olfactory reception and odor character prediction since 1996. He joined Flexitral as chief technical officer in 2001, where he employs his olfaction theory to create novel perfumes and flavor molecules.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780061133848 |
| ISBN 10 | 0061133841 |
| Title | The Secret of Scent |
| Author | Luca Turin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2007-10-23 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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