{"product_id":"our-sweetest-hours-recreation-and-the-mental-state-of-absorption-9780786467143","title":"Our Sweetest Hours: Recreation and the Mental State of Absorption","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gene Quarrick\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The phenomenon of \"absorption\" or the intense focusing of attention that results in a sense of escape and diversion is examined here. In this context, the principal areas of adult recreation are examined: stories, shows, intoxication, sex, music, dancing, art, and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The issues discussed in this book have generally been overlooked by psychology, which is primarily concerned with the everyday business of living (self, anxiety, learning, etc.). This study will promote the understanding of the tremendous attractiveness of these modern diversions that are extremely absorbing and hypnotic. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46867815170199,"sku":"9780786467143","price":2374.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780786467143.webp?v=1769987336","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/our-sweetest-hours-recreation-and-the-mental-state-of-absorption-9780786467143","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}