That's disgusting unraveling the mysteries of repulsion
Disgust originated to prevent humans from eating poisonous food, but this simple safety mechanism has since evolved into a uniquely human emotion that dictates how people treat others, shapes cultural norms, and even has implications for mental and physical health. This book illuminates the science...
Main Author: | Herz, Rachel, 1963- |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York :
W.W. Norton & Co.,
c2012.
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Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Let's eat
- Snapshot of disgust
- Disgust on the brain
- Germ warfare
- Disgust is other people
- Horror show
- Lust and disgust
- Law and order
- Disgust lessons.