Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 397 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Series |
Center books in Anabaptist studies |
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Center books in Anabaptist studies.
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Contents |
1. The Amish story -- 2. The quiltwork of Amish culture -- 3. Symbols of integration and separation -- 4. The social architecture of Amish society -- 5. Rites of redemption and purification -- 6. Auctions, frolics, and gangs -- 7. Passing on the faith -- 8. The riddles of technology -- 9. Harnessing the power of progress -- 10. The transformation of Amish work -- 11. Managing public relations -- 12. Regulating social change -- 13. Exploring our common riddles |
Summary |
This study of Amish culture discusses the changes that have taken place in Amish society since the first edition was published. The author incorporates new demographic data and interviews he has conducted among the Amish |
Notes |
"Published in cooperation with the Center for American Places, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Harrisonburg, Virginia." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-390) and index |
Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Print version record |
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digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
Subject |
Amish -- United States
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Amish -- Canada
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Amish -- Pennsylvania -- Lancaster County
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations.
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Amish
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Amish.
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Canada
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Pennsylvania -- Lancaster County
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United States
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Center for American Places.
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ISBN |
0801876311 |
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9780801876318 |
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0801867711 |
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9780801867712 |
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080186772X |
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9780801867729 |
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