Olfaction: An Interdisciplinary Perspective from Philosophy to Life Sciences
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Beschreibung
This book offers a broad and timely perspective on research on olfaction and its current technological challenges. It specifically emphasizes the interdisciplinary context in which olfaction is investigated in contemporary research. From aesthetics to sociology, from bioengineering to anthropology, the different chapters discuss a wide variety of issues arising from olfaction research and its application in different contexts. By highlighting the overlaps between different areas of research, the book fosters a better communication between disciplines and leads towards a better understanding of the role of olfaction in human perception and cognition. This inspiring read is of interest to students, researchers and practitioners in psychology, philosophy, bioengineering, and cultural studies.
This book offers a broad and timely perspective on research on olfaction and its current technological challenges. It specifically emphasizes the interdisciplinary context in which olfaction is investigated in contemporary research.
From aesthetics to sociology, from bioengineering to anthropology, the different chapters discuss a wide variety of issues arising from olfaction research and its application in different contexts. By highlighting the overlaps between different areas of research, the book fosters a better communication between disciplines and leads towards a better understanding of the role of olfaction in human perception and cognition.
This inspiring read is of interest to students, researchers and practitioners in psychology, philosophy, bioengineering, and cultural studies.
Offers a broad perspective on olfaction Merges philosophical and social considerations with engineering and biomedical frontiers Each contribution uniquely frames the role of olfaction in human perception, cognition and action
Autor*in
Nicola Di Stefano
Themen in »Olfaction: An Interdisciplinary Perspective from Philosophy to Life Sciences«
Bioengineering Olfactory phenomenology olfactory beauty anthropology and olfaction artificial olfaction psychology of smell the role of smell in appreciation of food philosophy of olfaction smell and philosophy