The Secret of Scent

Download or Read eBook The Secret of Scent PDF written by Luca Turin and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-10-23 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The Secret of Scent
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 230
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ISBN-10 : 9780061133848
ISBN-13 : 0061133841
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Secret of Scent by : Luca Turin

Book excerpt: 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.


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