Disgust: Theory and History of a Strong Sensation

By Winfried Menninghaus

Disgust (Ekel, d go t) is a state of high alert. It acutely says "no" to a variety of phenomena that seemingly threaten the integrity of the self, if not its very existence. A counterpart to the feelings of appetite, desire, and love, it allows at the sam

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791458326
• ISBN13: 9780791458327
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher