{"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\u003cbr\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).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Repeater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51183555051794,"sku":"9781915672674","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_70b3e260-4748-42a9-9f4b-b2a94371cd0e.jpg?v=1744470166","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/seeking-attention-30-ways-of-being-present-9781915672674","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}