Description: The Culture of Narcissism: American life in an age of diminishing expectations Paperback – January 1, 1979 1st Editionby Christopher Lasch (Author)Warner Books. When The Culture of Narcissism was first published, it was clear that Christopher Lasch had identified something what was happening to American society in the wake of the decline of the family over the last century. The book quickly became a bestseller. This edition includes a new afterword, "The Culture of Narcissism Revisited." We combine shipping on multiple book orders automatically unless instructed otherwise. If you are unable to "Request Invoice", simply buy all books outright and we will refund shipping overage via Paypal once postage has been printed. We combine shipping via USPS Media Mail. Postage price is calculated by weight.Terminology that may be used in this description:Bookplate: Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former owner, of a book. Most often bookplates are affixed to the endpaper of a book.Bump: Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light bending.Deckle Edge: Deckle edge is the feathered edge of a page. Traditionally and historically, this was a side effect of the process of making paper.Dust Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a bookEx-library: A former library book, generally containing library acquisition and ownership stamped Markings, and other typical indications of the library's use.Foxing: Or, Foxed is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process happens to the paper in a book it is referred to as "foxed".Remainder Mark: A remainder marked book is just that - a mark to the page edges of a book. This mark is placed on the page edges by a publisher as books are returned from bookstores or sold to discounters.Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.Shelf Wear: (shelving wear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf.Soiled: Generally, refers to minor discoloration or staining.
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Book Title: The Culture of Narcissism
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.
Original Language: English
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1979
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Era: 1970s
Author: Christopher Lasch
Personalized: No
Genre: Sociology
Topic: Narcissism
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 448