a fascinating exploration at the interface between science and a particular form of qualia.
Network Review
This is fascinating science and one that will intrigue different levels of readersgeneral, scientists, or practitioners. The language of the book is intended for the general reader; Pelosi effectively communicates the science to those with minimal background in chemistry or biology, even ... Read morewhen the subject includes a few chemical names or drawings of molecules.
P. W. Baures, CHOICE
Leaving no stone unturned, Pelosi provides an overview as broad as it is deep, covering the history of the science of olfaction and also how the sense of smell works in diverse organisms from worms to insects to rodents to birds to humans. [...] The author does an excellent job of showcasing how our knowledge of the sense of smell has been gained through research across vastly different scientific disciplines, from chemistry to molecular biology and genetics to neuroscience and ecology.
William B. Walker III, The Quarterly Review of Biology
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