Learning to Smell by Donald A Wilson HARDBACK 9780801883682

Name: Learning to Smell by Donald A Wilson HARDBACK 9780801883682
Brand: Johns Hopkins University Press

Johns Hopkins University Press

Explore the fascinating world of olfactory perception with 'Learning to Smell: Olfactory Perception from Neurobiology to Behavior.' This compelling hardcover book, written by leading neurobiologist Donald A. Wilson and psychologist Richard J. Stevenson, presents a groundbreaking theory on how we perceive scents. It challenges traditional views by highlighting the crucial role of memory and experience in shaping our sense of smell, moving beyond a purely physiochemical explanation. Delve into the neurobiological mechanisms of odor detection and perception, and understand how the brain discriminates between different smells. The book offers a broad comparative overview of olfactory systems and discusses the implications of this new theory for sensory processing and perception. Ideal for researchers in chemical senses, neuroscience, physiology, ethology, and anyone interested in how we interact with our chemical world. Summary: 'Learning to Smell' by Donald A. Wilson offers a new theory of olfactory perception, emphasizing the plasticity of the process and its strong ties to memory and experience. It provides a comprehensive look at the neurobiology and behavior of smelling.