Bibliograph

Distracted, the erosion of attention and the coming Dark Age, Maggie Jackson ; foreword by Bill McKibben

Type

Label

Distracted, the erosion of attention and the coming Dark Age, Maggie Jackson ; foreword by Bill McKibben

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-309) and index

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Distracted

Oclc number

179808078

Responsibility statement

Maggie Jackson ; foreword by Bill McKibben

Sub title

the erosion of attention and the coming Dark Age

Summary

Argues that advanced technology, multitasking, and the reliance on the Internet for information and social contacts has eroded the ability of people to focus on important priorities and connect with others on a personal level

Table Of Contents

Pt. I. Lengthening shadows: exploring our landscape of distraction -- Pt. II. Deepening twilight: pursuing the narrowing path -- Pt. III. Dark times ... or Renaissance of attention?

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