Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present by Pettman, Dominic
Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present by Pettman, Dominic

Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present

A book depicting the intimate complicity between attention and identity. . . "You are what you pay...
$43.86 AUD
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SKU: 9781915672674
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Author: Dominic Pettman
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present by Pettman, Dominic

Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present

$43.86
Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present by Pettman, Dominic

Seeking Attention: 30 Ways of Being Present

$43.86
Author: Dominic Pettman
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
A book depicting the intimate complicity between attention and identity. . . "You are what you pay attention to."

Seeking Attention explores 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

Seeking Attention 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.

Author: Dominic Pettman
Publisher: Repeater
Published: 03/11/2025
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781915672674

About the Author
Dominic Pettman 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 Creaturely Love (Minnesota), Sonic Intimacy (Stanford), Peak Libido (Polity), Telling the Bees (Fordham), and Sad Planets (with Eugene Thacker).
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