{"product_id":"seeking-attention-30-ways-of-being-present-9781915672674","title":"Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present","description":"\u003cb\u003eA book depicting the intimate complicity between attention and identity. . . \"You are what you pay attention to.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeeking Attention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eexplores the essential but elusive nature of attention through a fresh, thought-provoking lens. Drawing inspiration from Simone Weil's assertion that \"attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity,\" this book brings attention into focus through a novel collection of short \"portraits\" that each examine how archetypal figures--like the detective, the fan, the therapist, the parent, and the lover--engage with attention in unique ways. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Accessible and Thought-Provoking: Written in an approachable style, this book offers an engaging introduction to the growing field of attention studies, sparking new reflections on how we pay attention. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Diverse Archetypes: Each figure represents a different approach to attention--highlighting its blind spots, failures, and occasional triumphs--prompting readers to reflect on their own habits. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A Phenomenology of Attention: Through these portraits, readers are invited to rethink their understanding of attention, noticing how it shapes relationships, work, and the world around them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Addressing the \"Industrial-Distraction Complex\" Offering alternative models for true presence, Seeking Attention encourages multi-sensory awareness as a powerful counter to our age of distraction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeeking Attention\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal read for those interested in cultural studies, psychology, or mindfulness, providing fresh insights into the vital role attention plays in both personal growth and collective well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12651660\"\u003eDominic Pettman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Repeater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915672674\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1915672678\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC052000\"\u003eMedia Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PSY\"\u003ePsychology\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PSY050000\"\u003eCultural Psychology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PSY\"\u003ePsychology\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PSY031000\"\u003eSocial Psychology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominic Pettman\u003c\/b\u003e is University Professor of Media and New Humanities at The New School in New York City. He is the author of numerous books on technology, humans, and other animals; including \u003ci\u003eCreaturely Love\u003c\/i\u003e (Minnesota), \u003ci\u003eSonic Intimacy\u003c\/i\u003e (Stanford), \u003ci\u003ePeak Libido\u003c\/i\u003e (Polity), \u003ci\u003eTelling the Bees\u003c\/i\u003e (Fordham), and \u003ci\u003eSad Planets\u003c\/i\u003e (with Eugene Thacker).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Repeater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48112080126189,"sku":"9781915672674","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_23f79f03-3ced-4dfc-8eec-e201a693490d.jpg?v=1752083387","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/seeking-attention-30-ways-of-being-present-9781915672674","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}