The Pursuit of Attention

The Pursuit of Attention
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 019503368X
ISBN-13 : 9780195033687
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Book Synopsis The Pursuit of Attention by : Charles Derber

Download or read book The Pursuit of Attention written by Charles Derber and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1983 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrating "conversational narcissism" with sample dialogues, Derber analyzes the exchange and distribution of attention in conversations, and demonstrates the ultimate importance of gender, class, and racial differences in competing for attention.


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