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The Forgotten Sense: The New Science of Smell—and the Extraordinary Power of the Nose

byJonas Olofsson

Smell researcher Jonas Olofsson restores olfaction to its central place in human experience. He explains how the nose and brain identify odors, why scent is so closely tied to memory and emotion, and how smell influences flavor, attraction, danger detection, health, and social life. The book challenges the old idea that humans have a weak or primitive sense of smell, drawing on neuroscience and cultural history to reveal its sophistication. Olofsson also considers smell loss and training, showing how greater attention to this neglected sense can enrich perception and deepen our understanding of the mind.

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Publication date

2025

Format

Print edition

Pages

224

ISBN

9780063394674