The Amish / Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, and Steven M. Nolt.
Kraybill, Donald B.; Johnson-Weiner, Karen.; Nolt, Steven M., 1968-
2013
E184.M45 K725 2013 (Mapit)
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Title The Amish / Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, and Steven M. Nolt.
Author Kraybill, Donald B.
ISBN 9781421409146 hardcover alkaline paper
1421409143 hardcover alkaline paper
Imprint Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2013.
Language English
Description xvi, 500 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm
Call Number E184.M45 K725 2013
Dewey Decimal Classification 289.7/3
Summary The Amish have always struggled with the modern world. Known for their simple clothing, plain lifestyle, and horse-and-buggy mode of transportation, Amish communities continually face outside pressures to modify their cultural patterns, social organization, and religious world view. An intimate portrait of Amish life, The Amish explores not only the emerging diversity and evolving identities within this distinctive American ethnic community, but also its transformation and geographic expansion.
Note "The companion to American Experience PBS"--Jacket.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 461-485) and index.
Added Author Johnson-Weiner, Karen.
Nolt, Steven M., 1968-
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Roots. Who are the Amish? ; European origins ; The story in America
Cultural context. Religious roots ; Sacred rituals ; The Amish way ; Symbols and identity
social organization. Diverse affiliations ; Population patterns ; Community organization ; Gender and family ; From Rumspringa to marriage ; Social ties and community rhythms ; Education
External ties. Agriculture ; Business ; Technology ; Health and healing ; Government and civic relations ; The Amish in print ; Tourism and media
The future. Pursuits of happiness
Appendix A. Related groups : Mennonites, Brethren, Hutterites
Appendix B. Key events in Amish history.

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