A thorough compilation of current knowledge of all aspects of human olfaction, from the physiological and behavioral to the cultural and artistic. The author, a specialist in olfactory mechanisms, is the inventor of the Standardized Olfactometer and a leader in the field. The bibliography is extensive over 1,500 citations. Distributed by Columbia U. Press. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Hard Cover. Condition: Fine-. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine-. 481 pages. "Although it has been known that olfaction is of life-and-death importance in the animal world, we are still learning about the important role, played by the sense of smell among humans as well. The author a physiologist, who specializes in olfactory mechanisms, is well known as the inventor of a widely used olfactory test, the Standardized Olfactometer. He is also known for his research on the neocortex of the old world monkey, in which he investigated undefined olfactory areas and their efferent projections. These details are described in detail in Chapter IX. The bibliography to this volume lists hundreds of important publications concerning olfaction. Also this book, in total, is a compilation of current knowledge of all aspects of human olfaction, from the physiological and behavioral to the cultural and artistic- from science to art." FINE- HARDCOVER, FINE- DUST JACKET, Signed by Author to Dr. Bennett Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author to Dr. Bennett. Seller Inventory # 011681
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