Common and Uncommon Scents - A Social History of Perfume

A sensory journey though time, interpreting social (and political) history through the scents used by people from the Ancient Egyptians to Coco Chanel.

About the author

Susan Stewart's first published work was based on her PhD thesis awarded in 2003. Since then she has contributed to various publications and taken part in conferences and events including The Edinburgh Book Festival. She is the author of 'Painted Faces, A Colourful History of Cosmetics' and 'Common and Uncommon Scents, A Social History of Perfume.' Susan lives in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh with her husband and two dogs.

Summary

A sensory journey though time, interpreting social (and political) history through the scents used by people from the Ancient Egyptians to Coco Chanel.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Stewart
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.11.2022
• EAN: 9781445693187
• ISBN: 978-1-4456-9318-7
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 242 mm x 164 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 564 g
• Illustrations: 16 Plates, color
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Beauty/cosmetics; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous