The Amish Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, and Steven M. Nolt.
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TextPublisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2013Description: xvi, 500 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cmISBN: 9781421409146 (hbk. : alk. paper); 1421409143 (hbk. : alk. paper); 9781421409153 (electronic); 1421409151 (electronic)Subject(s): Amish -- Social life and customs | Amish -- HistoryDDC classification: 289.73 LOC classification: E184.M45 | K725 2013| Item type | Current location | Home library | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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"The companion to American Experience PBS"--Jacket.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 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.
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