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"A lively look at all things revolting." —New York Times Book Review Why do we watch horror movies? What is the best way to persuade someone to quit smoking?

Disgust originated to prevent humans from eating poisonous food, but this simple safety mechanism has since evolved into a uniquely human emotion that dictates

Drawing on both historical analysis and theories from the modern affective sciences, Shakespeare and Disgust argues that the experience of revulsion is one of S

Aesthetic disgust is a key component of most classic works of drama because it has much more potential than to simply shock the audience. This first extensive s

What is the role of disgust or revulsion in early modern English literature? How did early modern English subjects experience revulsion and how did writers repr