The Amish /
Kraybill, Donald B.
The Amish / Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, Steven M. Nolt. - Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2013. - xvi, 500 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
"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.
1421409143 (hbk. : acidfree paper) 9781421409146 (hbk. : acid-free paper)
2012035333
Amish--Relations.
Amish--History.--United States
Amish--Social life and customs.--United States
The Amish / Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, Steven M. Nolt. - Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2013. - xvi, 500 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
"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.
1421409143 (hbk. : acidfree paper) 9781421409146 (hbk. : acid-free paper)
2012035333
Amish--Relations.
Amish--History.--United States
Amish--Social life and customs.--United States