Produktinformation
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.Produktkennzeichnungen
ISBN-100061133841
ISBN-139780061133848
eBay Product ID (ePID)67505641
Produkt Hauptmerkmale
VerlagHarper Perennial
Ausgabejahr2007
ZeitschriftentitelThe Secret of Scent
SpracheEnglisch
Zusätzliche Produkteigenschaften
Anzahl der Seiten228 Seiten
FormatTaschenbuch
HörbuchNo
InhaltsbeschreibungPaperback
Item Height1cm
AutorLuca Turin
Item Length20cm
Item Weight293g