The Pursuit of Attention: Power and Ego in Everyday Life

The Pursuit of Attention: Power and Ego in Everyday Life

by Charles Derber (Author)

Synopsis

Illustrating "conversational narcissism" with sample dialogues, this book analyses the pursuit of attention in conversation - as well as in politics and celebrity culture - and demonstrates the importance of gender, class, and racial differences in competing for attention.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: 2
Publisher: OUP USA
Published: 29 Jun 2000

ISBN 10: 0195135490
ISBN 13: 9780195135497