Our fetish for fake smells.

Comments on the implications of the fetish for artificial smells. Reasons for the sensitivity of noses; Development of deep aversion to natural smells; Design of neural circuits; Information on bovine excreta or dung; Consequences of continuous avoidance of natural smells; Views on cleanliness and...

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Published in:	New Statesman Vol. 129; no. 4503; pp. 25 - 28
Main Author:	Sardar, Ziauddin
Format:	Article
Published:	New Statesman Ltd. 09/11/2000
Subjects:	Odors Perfumes Psychology
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	Comments on the implications of the fetish for artificial smells. Reasons for the sensitivity of noses; Development of deep aversion to natural smells; Design of neural circuits; Information on bovine excreta or dung; Consequences of continuous avoidance of natural smells; Views on cleanliness and natural odor.