The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations

This hardcover edition shows signs of wear consistent with an ex-library copy. The dust jacket is worn, with visible edge tears and creases, while the spine bears a library sticker. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book's usability for reading or study.

The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations by Christopher Lasch, published by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. in 1979, is a critical examination of American society in the late 20th century. This hardcover edition explores themes of narcissism and social values, providing a significant critique of the cultural shifts during the 1960s and 1970s. Lasch, a prominent historian and social critic, delves into the psychological and moral conditions of the United States, making this work a vital read for those interested in sociology and cultural studies. This copy, identified as a later printing, is ex-library with the corresponding markings and features a worn dust jacket with edge tears and creases.