The riddle of Amish culture / Donald B. Kraybill.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextSeries: Center books in Anabaptist studiesPublication details: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.Edition: Rev. edDescription: xvi, 397 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0801867711 (alk. paper)
  • 9780801867712 (alk. paper)
  • 080186772X (pbk.)
  • 9780801867729 (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • E 184.M45 K73 2001
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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.
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Book Storms Research Center Main Collection E 184 .M45 K73 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 98636881

"Published in cooperation with the Center for American Places, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Harrisonburg, Virginia."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [369]-390) and index.

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.

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.

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