Seeking Attention - by Dominic Pettman (Paperback)

Name: Seeking Attention - by Dominic Pettman (Paperback)
Brand: Repeater
SKU: 92496431
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A book depicting the intimate complicity between attention and identity. . . "You are what you pay attention to.
About the Author: Dominic Pettman is University Professor of Media and New Humanities at The New School in New York City.
240 Pages
Social Science, Media Studies

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A book depicting the intimate complicity between attention and identity. . . "You are what you pay attention to."

Seeking Attention presents thirty insightful "portraits" of contemporary life--from "The Hypochondriac" to "The Self-Driving Car"--charting a roadmap through today's media and technology landscape. Through these vivid sketches, Pettman examines how our awareness is shaped and contained by both the lifestyles we choose and those imposed on us, inviting readers to better understand their own behaviors and patterns of attention.

Drawing on philosophy, psychology, and art criticism, Pettman navigates the highs and lows of the "attention economy" and the "industrial distraction complex," delving into how our consciousness is commodified and exploring ways to adapt and reclaim control over where--and how--we focus. With fresh insights into the vital role attention plays in both personal growth and collective well-being, Seeking Attention is an essential read for anyone interested in cultural studies, psychology, or the art of mindfulness.

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).

Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .45 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: Media Studies

Genre: Social Science

Number of Pages: 240

Publisher: Repeater

Format: Paperback

Author: Dominic Pettman

Language: English

Street Date: March 11, 2025

TCIN: 92496431

UPC: 9781915672674

Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-9871

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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