{"product_id":"seeking-attention-by-dominic-pettman-9781915672674","title":"Seeking Attention","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeeking Attention\u003c\/em\u003e depicts the intimate complicity between attention and identity with the assertion, \"You are what you pay attention to.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the essential yet elusive nature of attention, \u003cem\u003eSeeking Attention\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh, thought-provoking perspective. Inspired by Simone Weil's statement that \"attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity,\" this book focuses on a novel collection of short \"portraits.\" Each examines how archetypal figures—such as the detective, the fan, the therapist, the parent, and the lover—engage with attention in their unique ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible and Thought-Provoking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Written in an approachable style, this book presents an engaging introduction to the growing field of attention studies, sparking new reflections on how we pay attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiverse Archetypes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each figure represents a different approach to attention, highlighting its blind spots, failures, and occasional triumphs. It prompts readers to reflect on their own habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Phenomenology of Attention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through these portraits, readers are invited to rethink their understanding of attention, recognising how it shapes relationships, work, and the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddressing the \"Industrial-Distraction Complex\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Offering alternative models for true presence, \u003cem\u003eSeeking Attention\u003c\/em\u003e encourages multi-sensory awareness as a powerful counter to our age of distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeeking Attention\u003c\/em\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Random House New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651432894700,"sku":"9781915672674","price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1309443482870.jpg?v=1752353016","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/seeking-attention-by-dominic-pettman-9781915672674","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}