“When a society becomes decadent, it is the family that pays the price.”

— Christopher Lasch

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About Christopher Lasch

Historian • American

Christopher Lasch was an influential American historian, social critic, and author known for his incisive critiques of modern society. He taught at the University of Rochester for many years and authored several seminal...

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