The Secret of Scent - Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell

Zusatztext Turin writes brilliantly! with the easy confidence of the expert and the infectious enthusiasm of the true amateur. Informationen zum Autor Luca Turin holds a Ph.D. in biophysics from the University of London. Since 1996 he has worked on primary olfactory reception and the prediction of odor character. In 2001 he became chief technical officer of Flexitral, where he uses his theory of olfaction to design new fragrances and flavor molecules. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung “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. ...

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Luca Turin, Turin Luca
• Verlag: Ecco Press
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 23.10.2007
• EAN: 9780061133848
• ISBN: 978-0-06-113384-8
• Seiten: 224
• Abmessung: 135 mm x 210 mm x 10 mm
• Themen: Ratgeber > Gesundheit > Schönheit/ Kosmetik; Popular Culture, Science: general issues, Product Design, chemistry, History of Art, History of Science, Reference works, Biology, life sciences, Neurosciences, Social and cultural history, Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest, Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration, Scientific research, Aromatherapy and essential oils, ART: Popular Culture, HISTORY: Women, SCIENCE: Life Sciences / Biology, SCIENCE: Chemistry / General, ART: History / General, SCIENCE: Reference, SCIENCE: History, DESIGN: Reference, DESIGN: Product, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering, DESIGN: Essays