1922 - 1994
Christopher Lasch was an American historian, moralist, and social critic, born on June 1, 1932, and died on February 14, 1994. He is best known for his works on American culture, particularly "The Culture of Narcissism," which critiqued the self-absorbed nature of modern society. Lasch's writings explored themes of individualism, social cohesion, and the decline of traditional values in contemporary life.