{"product_id":"the-smell-culture-reader-9781845202132","title":"The Smell Culture Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmell is fundamental to experience but mired in paradox. Stigmatized as animalistic  it nonetheless feeds a vast fragrance and marketing industry. Considered ephemeral  scents have survived throughout the ages in a number of religious practices. The Smell Culture Reader provides a much-needed overview of what is arguably the most elusive sense. From hygiene to aromatherapy  the fetid to the fragrant  smells are shown to be much more than just an adornment or a nuisance. Addressing this engaging sense in redolent detail  The Smell Culture Reader demonstrates how essential smell is to sexuality  social status  personal identity  and cultural tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666128953397,"sku":"ByrdShop_1845202139","price":77.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781845202132.jpg?v=1782420247","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-smell-culture-reader-9781845202132","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}