Why do we watch horror movies? What is the best way to persuade someone to quit smoking? And what on earth is the appeal of competitive eating? In this lively, colorful book, Rachel Herz answers these questions and more, shedding light on an incredible range of human traits-from food preferences and sexual attraction to moral codes and political ideology-by examining them through the lens of a fascinating subject: disgust. Combining lucid scientific explanations and fascinating research with a healthy dose of humor, That's Disgusting illuminates issues that are central to our lives: love, hate, fear, empathy, prejudice, humor, and happiness.
By:
Rachel Herz PhD Imprint: Norton Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 211mm,
Width: 142mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 227g ISBN:9780393344165 ISBN 10: 0393344169 Pages: 304 Publication Date:02 April 2013 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for That's Disgusting: Unraveling the Mysteries of Repulsion
In her lively tour of vileness, Herz argues that disgust is in the mind of the beholder.