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BOOKS: The Anatomy of Disgust by William Ian Miller (Harvard University Press, 1998) £9.95. Argues that disgust serves an important role in creating and maintaining social hierarchies and drawing boundaries that insulate the individual from outside incursions. Explores the darker side and looks at why we may feel disgust towards people, objects or concepts that do not warrant it. Love
is a Stranger by Melanie Manchot (Prestel, 2002) £24.95. A collection of essays addressing 12 questions that are central to an understanding of the nature of emotion. The Private Life of the Brain by Susan A Greenfield (Allen Lane The Penguin Press, 2000) £10.99. Examines how emotions that are built on fundamental neurological processes create our subjective picture of the world and challenges common assumptions about the relationship between emotion and the brain. Perfume by Patrick Suskind (Penguin, 1989) £7.99. A compelling but, at times, disgusting murder mystery which takes the reader through the gamut of emotions, ending with an obscure obsession with smell. The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell (Penguin, 1989) £6.99. A journey north in 1936 produced Orwell's vivid and impassioned documentary of unemployment and proletarian life, with an analysis of his own experiences of the legendary British class system. WEBSITES: Human Nature A forum for anyone interested in human nature. Contains extracts from books and reviews, articles, archive material and discussion of disciplines and issues.
BOOKS: Alas, Poor Darwin: Escaping Evolutionary Psychology by Hilary Rose, Steven Rose (Jonathan Cape, 2000) £17.99. At a time when genes are used to explain almost every aspect of human life, this book offers a timely attack on evolutionary psychology, arguing that there is a political agenda at work and presenting the ideas of some of the most eminent and outspoken critics of this fashionable ideology. The Analytic Freud by Michael P Levine (editor) (Routledge, 1999) £16.99. A critical examination of Freudian and post-Freudian theory, investigating its impact on mind, ethics, sexuality, religion and civilisation including the implications of the psychoanalytic accounts of emotion and human relationships. The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin, Paul Ekman (editor) (Fontana Press, 1999) £9.99. One of Darwin’s most readable works, alive with anecdotes, literary quotations and his own observations of his friends and children. Ekman has added an afterword in which he describes the 20th century debate about whether emotional expressions are universal in human beings. Evolution in Mind: An Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology by Henry Plotkin (Penguin, 1998) £9.99. From the nature-nurture question, which has occupied philosophers and scientists for thousands of years, to recent debates about how the mind is structured, an evolutionist's perspective on what it is to be human and how we came to be so. A Darwin Selection by Charles Darwin, Mark Ridley (editor) (HarperCollins Publishers, 1994) £7.99. Darwin's revolutionary ideas about the evolution of life have been put into context and explained by one of the leading disciples of Darwin of our own day. WEBSITES: Sigmund Freud — Conflict and Culture http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/freud The homepage of an exhibition which examines Freud's life and his key ideas and their effect upon the 20th century. Plus details of the exhibition’s venues and dates. Evolution Website: The Darwin Debate A BBC education site which looks at Darwin’s life and work, evolutionary theory, ongoing debates and articles, with input from Richard Dawkins and Steven Rose. Food for Thought: Paul Rozin's Research and Teaching at Penn University What does it mean to say something is disgusting? Why are some things disgusting and others not? Professor Rozin attempts to answer these questions by undertaking research on the origin, evolution and meaning of disgust. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine: University of London The London School of Hygiene contributes to the improvement of health worldwide. This site includes the research carried out by Dr Val Curtis.
BOOKS: The Holocaust by Martin Gilbert (HarperCollins, 1987) £16.99. An extremely detailed account of the experience of the Jews in Europe during the Second World War, drawing on archive documents and the words of ordinary people who experienced these horrific events. Ethnic Hatred and Genocide in Rwanda by Igwara (London School of Economics, 1996) £9.99. A look at the events leading up to the Tutsi massacre in 1994, arguably the worst genocide since the Holocaust. Ethnic Relations by David Levinson (ABC Clio, 1998) £12.99. Examines behavioural and anthropological aspects of major ethnic conflicts around the world and looks at historical events and cultural processes in issues of caste, colonialism, ethnic cleansing, genocide, hate crimes and refugees. WEBSITES: Black Information Link Website of the 1990 Trust, a national voluntary organisation with a strategic focus on tackling discrimination and racism. National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights Campaigns to abolish the Indian caste system which perpetuates the suppression and exploitation of the Dalits or 'Untouchables'. Provides good background information on the plight of these people, with articles and books. Hate Crimes: University of California Research site looking at the psychological impact of hate crimes, particularly those committed against lesbians and gay men. HateWatch US online educational resource and organisation that aims to combat the growing threat of online bigotry. Nizkor Nizkor is dedicated to remembering the nearly 12 million civilians and Prisoners of War killed by Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime, and to refuting and marginalising those who say that it never happened.
BOOKS: The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression by Gary Faigin (Watson Guptill, 1990) £24.95. A visual index of facial expressions focusing on joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust and surprise. Each expression is depicted in increasing intensity and examples are drawn from a variety of photographic art and artistic sources. Gilbert & George by Achille Bonito Oliva, Angela Tecce et al (Edizioni Charta, 1999) £16.50. Gilbert & George continue to disturb the public as they strip bare the most hidden fears of society invite us to question the way we live, our convictions and the darkest corners of our lives. This is Modern Art by Matthew Collings (Seven Dials, 2000) £12.99. An in-your-face guide which tells the story of modern art from Picasso to Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Sarah Lucas, written to accompany the television series of the same name. What is modern art? Why do we like/hate it? Can anybody do it? It answers these and many other questions. WEBSITES: White Cube A Project Room for contemporary art, profiling works by Sarah Lucas, Tracy Emin, Damien Hirst, Sarah Morris and Antony Gormley among others. Tate Modern Displays the Tate's collection of international modern art from 1900 to the present day, including major works by Bacon, Dalí, Picasso, Matisse, Rothko and Warhol as well as contemporary work by artists such as Rebecca Horn, Steve McQueen and Gillian Wearing. Hermann Nitsch The Austrian artist uses slaughtered animals in his 'actions', some of which last days and involve many people — and have been the focus of much controversy.
BOOKS: Kissing Doorknobs by Terry Spencer Hesser (Bantam Books, 1999) £4.99. A personal account of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder and the effects it has on friendships and family. The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Bruce M Hyman PhD, Cherry Pedrick RN (New Harbinger Publications Inc, 1999) £14.99. An intensive, self-directed programme that allows individuals to learn how to block, alter, delay and postpone rituals, reduce fears and change thought patterns. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: New Help for the Family by Herbert L Gravitz (Putnam Publishing Group, 1998), £16.50. Examines OCD's origins and nature, treatments, how it impacts on family members and how to break the disorder's negative effects. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Survival Guide for Family and Friends by Ray C (Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous, 1993) £7.99. A self-help handbook for the families of those suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which outlines a twelve-step programme of help, information on agencies which can offer support, and other relevant information. WEBSITES: Obsessive Action National Organisation for people with Obsessive Compulsive disorder. Gives advice and information. Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Offers general advice and information on all aspects of OCD and related disorders. Provides regular newsletters, book and film reviews, a chat room and useful links. OCD Resource Center Created with input from OCD patients and medical experts, provides answers to FAQs and contains pages for children and adolescents with great graphics and a fun page full of games. Internet Mental Health A free encyclopedia of mental health information. Covers treatment and research, provides booklets and magazine articles and an on-line diagnostic programme.
OC & Spectrum Disorders Association Contains on-line support group, self-testing and book ordering service plus FAQs, newsletters and expert advice. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and young people Provides advice and information on treatment, medication and therapy and offers an OCD package on CD-ROM, specially designed for young people.
National Anxiety Foundation www.lexington-on-line.com/naf.html Contains case histories, facts about the disorder and reading lists.
Trichotillomania Learning Center Gives up-to-date information, support and resources for those suffering with compulsive hair-pulling (Trichotillomania).
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