John Lossing Buck
1890–1975 (age 85)
Economist/Sinologist
Biography
John Lossing Buck was a distinguished economist and sinologist whose scholarly work contributed significantly to the understanding of Chinese society and economics. Born in 1890, he dedicated his career to bridging Eastern and Western knowledge, earning recognition for his rigorous research and insights.
Buck's academic legacy continues to influence scholars and students of economics and Asian studies. He rests at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, remembered as a pioneering intellectual whose work advanced human understanding across cultures.