Routledge - A Political Economy of Attention, Mindfulness and Consumerism

Explore the profound connection between capital, attention, and the human experience in this academic study from Routledge. This book examines how the power of capital targets our attention and shapes market-ready identities, often reducing the public realm to a constant stream of choices. Such shifts have significant consequences for our psychological, physical, and spiritual health, as well as our global ecology. Moving beyond simple personal well-being, this work investigates how the teachings of Buddhist mindfulness provide a way to critically examine our collective condition. It suggests that mindfulness can serve as more than just a tool for individual resilience; it may also provide a foundation for future regulatory initiatives regarding well-being. This text is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of sustainability, sociology, and the economic forces that shape modern life.