The Amish /
Kraybill, Donald B.
The Amish / Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, and Steven M. Nolt. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, - xvi, 500 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
"The companion to American Experience PBS"--Jacket.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 461-485) and index.
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.
9781421409146 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1421409143 (hbk. : alk. paper) 9781421409153 (electronic) 1421409151 (electronic)
2012035333
Amish--Social life and customs.
Amish--History.
E184.M45 / K725 2013
289.7/3
The Amish / Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, and Steven M. Nolt. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, - xvi, 500 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
"The companion to American Experience PBS"--Jacket.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 461-485) and index.
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.
9781421409146 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1421409143 (hbk. : alk. paper) 9781421409153 (electronic) 1421409151 (electronic)
2012035333
Amish--Social life and customs.
Amish--History.
E184.M45 / K725 2013
289.7/3