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Smell and the Ancient Senses

Smell and the Ancient Senses( )
Editor: Bradley, Mark
Series title:The Senses in Antiquity Ser.
ISBN:978-1-84465-642-4
Publication Date:Dec 2014
Publisher:Routledge
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $46.95
Book Description:

The cultural study of smell has largely focused on pollution, transgression and propriety, but the olfactory sense came into play in a wide range of domains and activities: ancient medicine and philosophy, religion, botany and natural history, erotic literature, urban planning, dining, satire and comedy--where odours, aromas, scents and stenches were rich and versatile components of the ancient sensorium. The first comprehensive introduction to the role of smell in the history,...
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Book Details
Pages:210
Detailed Subjects: Science / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology
Medical / Neurology
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.825 x 9.594 x 0.429 Inches
Book Weight:0.849 Pounds



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