The Pursuit of Attention Power and Ego in Everyday Life (Second Edition)
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- Synopsis
- In this book, Charles Derber argues that there is a general lack of social support in today's America, one which causes people to vie hungrily for attention. This book analyses the pursuit of attention in conversation--as well as in politics and celebrity culture--and demonstrates the ultimate importance of gender, class, and racial differences in competing for attention.
- Copyright:
- 2000
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9780195135497
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 10/05/17
- Copyrighted By:
- Charles Derber
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology
- Submitted By:
- Worth Trust
- Proofread By:
- Worth Trust
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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