Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 425-485) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Amish

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

810329297

Responsibility statement

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

Table Of 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

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