The Amish / Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, Steven M. Nolt.

Author/creator Kraybill, Donald B.
Other author Johnson-Weiner, Karen.
Other author Nolt, Steven M., 1968-
Format Book
Publication InfoBaltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, ©2013.
Descriptionxvi, 500 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Subjects
Amish--United States. --Social life and customs.
Amish--United States. --History.
Amish--Relations.

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.
General note"The companion to American Experience PBS"--Jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 461-485) and index.
LCCN 2012035333
ISBN9781421409146 (hbk. : acid-free paper)
ISBN1421409143 (hbk. : acid-free paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E184 .M45 K725 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold