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Unraveling the Mysteries of Repulsion
W. W. Norton
February 2012
On Sale: January 23, 2012
289 pages
ISBN: 0393076474
EAN: 9780393076479
Kindle: B005LW5JZS
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Non-Fiction
Disgust originated to prevent us from eating poisonous food,
but this simple safety mechanism has since evolved into a
uniquely human emotion that dictates how we treat others,
shapes our cultural norms, and even has implications for our
mental and physical health. That’s Disgusting illuminates the science behind
disgust, tackling such colorful topics as cannibalism,
humor, and pornography to address larger questions: Why do
sources of disgust vary among people and societies? Where
does disgust come from in our brain and what deeper fears
does it reflect? How does disgust influence our individual
personalities, our daily lives, and our values? It turns out that disgust underlies more than we realize,
from political ideologies to the lure of horror movies.
Drawing on surprising research in psychology and
evolutionary biology, That’s Disgusting shows us that
disgust mirrors human nature and, as a result, is as complex
and varied as we are.
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