TY - BOOK AU - Kraybill,Donald B. AU - Johnson-Weiner,Karen AU - Nolt,Steven M. TI - The Amish SN - 1421409143 (hbk. : acidfree paper) PY - 2013/// CY - Baltimore, Md. PB - Johns Hopkins University Press KW - Amish KW - Relations KW - United States KW - History KW - Social life and customs N1 - "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 ER -