An Economy of Glances, The Rich Exchange of Looks That Build or Break a World

An Economy of Glances explores the hidden transactions of seeing and being seen that shape our social reality. Drawing from micro-sociology, non-verbal communication, intimacy economics, and the concept of social capital, this book reveals how glances function as a currency of human connection. From the first look that sparks recognition to the collective gaze that builds communities, each chapter examines the subtle yet powerful ways our eyes negotiate trust, desire, authority, solidarity, and hope. Written in a conversational, human style, it invites readers to notice the everyday exchanges of attention that construct or fracture the world we live in. Ultimately, it argues that glances are not trivial-they are the invisible architecture of belonging, intimacy, and social power.