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The Amish

Author
Kraybill, Donald B.
Title
The Amish / Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, Steven M. Nolt.
Format
Book
Published
Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2013.
Description
xvi, 500 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
Other contributors
Johnson-Weiner, Karen. Nolt, Steven M., 1968-
Notes
"The companion to American Experience PBS"--Jacket. Includes bibliographical references (p. 461-485) and index.
Contents
  • 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.
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.--Book jacket.
Subject headings
Amish--United States--Social life and customs. Amish--United States--History. Amish--Relations.
ISBN
9781421409146 (hbk. : acid-free paper) 1421409143 (hbk. : acid-free paper) 9781421409153 (ebook) 1421409151 (ebook)

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