04651nam a22005415i 4500 978-3-031-61759-1 DE-He213 20251030112850.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240812s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031617591 978-3-031-61759-1 10.1007/978-3-031-61759-1 doi GN301-674 JHMC bicssc SOC002010 bisacsh JHMC thema Ramšak, Mojca. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 82234 The Anthropology of Smell [electronic resource] / by Mojca Ramšak. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XVII, 142 p. 5 illus., 3 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Introduction: Deeper Breath: An Outline of the Topic -- How to Conduct Smell Research and Where to Find the Sources? -- Olfactory Language -- Smell in Medicine -- Olfactory Imaginary: The Smell and Religion -- Olfactory Imaginary: The Smell of the Other Racist and Xenophobic Olfactory Stereotypes -- Legal Aspects of Odor Regulation and Scent Marketing -- Scent Marketing -- Smell in Sexuality and Eroticism -- Intangible Olfactory Heritage in Museum Practice. This book discusses the meaning of smell from a socio-cultural perspective and brings important considerations of smell and olfaction beyond anatomy and physiology in an erudite, reader-friendly style. It addresses ideas about smell and odor in culturally diverse contexts; pays attention to the subtle ways in which smell is expressed; treats smell as part of memory, prejudice, rumor, and sexuality; offers insights into the role of smell in religion, literature, film art, intangible cultural heritage, and museum practices, with particular attention to the challenges posed by historical smells; describes the legal regulation of smell and the background to scent marketing that seeks to influence consumer buying habits, adding a unique and practical dimension to the content. In addition to philosophical and medical historical aspects, the book offers insights into the evolution, diagnosis and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the human sense of smell and illustrates how our environment and societal influences shape our sensory perceptions and thus our attitudes and interpretation of the olfactory world around us. From an anthropological perspective, the book looks at olfactory heritage, cultural traditions, and the symbolism of the nose in different societies. Overall, it offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking cultural examination of the sense of smell — a sense that is often underestimated — while broadening our understanding of the world of smell and its role in our lives. “Ramšak’s research provides valuable insights into the relationship between smell and culture, including its influence on identity, memory, social interactions, cultural practices, and beliefs. The book is a valuable resource for sensory anthropology, olfactory and intangible heritage.” Prof. Dr. Katja Hrobat Virloget, University of Primorska, The Faculty of Humanities, Department of Anthropology and Cultural Studies, Koper, Slovenia “The remarkable depth and breadth of the subtle connection between smell and culture is testament to Ramšak’s deep engagement with the subject and her exceptional understanding of the global patterns of cultural connotations associated with smell.” Prof. Dr. Sophie Elpers, The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Meertens Institut, Amsterdam, The Netherlands . Ethnology. 58687 Medical anthropology. Social medicine. 62456 Medicine History. 71334 Sociocultural Anthropology. 71227 Medical Anthropology. Medical Sociology. 57827 History of Medicine. 71335 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031617584 Printed edition: 9783031617607 Printed edition: 9783031617614 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61759-1 ZDB-2-SLS ZDB-2-SXS 62408 62408