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An entertaining and revealing look at the science behind the emotion of disgust.
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."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Rachel Herz is a neuroscientist specializing in perception and emotion. She teaches at Brown University and Boston College, and is a professional consultant. The author of The Scent of Desire and That’s Disgusting, she lives in Rhode Island.
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If a visceral response triggers memory, then readers are unlikely to forget Herz’s paean to yuckiness. Whether she’s writing about the notion of cleaning up somebody else’s bodily fluids or sleeping in a bed where someone died the night before, Herz pulls no slime-covered punches. Why might we want to know the what, the why, and the wherefore of our response to nauseating stuff? Because it is important. Because everybody, from youngsters on up, has to be taught that contact with certain things—such as a coworker’s soggy, used handkerchief or an unflushed toilet—should be avoided. Yup. Disgust, the psychologist says, must be taught. It is the only emotion that requires instruction. And we must learn it in order to avoid myriad things in which unseen yet life-threatening hazards reside. Beyond that, there is moral disgust, which we feel when others overstep the boundaries of acceptable behavior. Everyone’s disgust threshold is unique, and it changes throughout life. Although overly sensitive readers may be cautioned, for goodness’ sake, don’t miss Herz’s informative, entertaining book. --Donna Chavez
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- PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
- Publication date2012
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