{"product_id":"scent-a-natural-history-of-fragrance-hardcover","title":"Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElise Vernon Pearlstine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLara Call Gastinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An evocative journey that awakens one's curiosity to an oft-forgotten sense.\"--Dana Dunham, \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Plants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus \u003ci\u003eBoswellia\u003c\/i\u003e seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history of plants, however, have humans learned to co-opt their fragrances to seduce, heal, protect, and alter moods themselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this wide-ranging and accessible new book, biologist-turned-perfumer Elise Vernon Pearlstine turns our human-centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plants' evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Delving into themes of spirituality, wealth, power, addiction, royalty, fantasy, and more, Pearlstine uncovers the natural history of aromatic substances and their intersection with human culture and civilization.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a seventeen-year career in wildlife biology, \u003cb\u003eElise Vernon Pearlstine\u003c\/b\u003e found a second life as a natural perfumer, consultant, and educator. She conducts classes for corporate and private events, instructing students on the biology, artistry, and history of perfume ingredients. Dr. Pearlstine lives on Amelia Island in northern Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 8.84 x 5.82 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766905110816,"sku":"9780300246964","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d4e0b5e4b981b51885e21e603edfa3db.webp?v=1780300815","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/scent-a-natural-history-of-fragrance-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}