The Riddle of Amish culture / Donald B. Kraybill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kraybill, Donald B.

Contributor:

Center for American Places.

Series:

Center books in Anabaptist studies.

Center books in Anabaptist studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Amish--United States.

Amish.

Amish--Canada.

Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (423 p.)

Edition:

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication:

Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In addition, he includes a new chapter describing Amish recreation and social gatherings, and he applies the concept of "social capitalto his sensitive and penetrating interpretation of how the Amish have preserved their social networks and the solidarity of their community.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 The Amish Story

Chapter 2 The Quiltwork Of Amish Culture

Chapter 3 Symbols Of Integration And Separation

Chapter 4 The Social Architecture Of Amish Society

Chapter 5 Rites Of Redemption And Purification

Chapter 6 Auctions, Frolics, And Gangs

Chapter 7 Passing On The Faith

Chapter 8 The Riddles Of Technology

Chapter 9 Harnessing The Power Of Progress

Chapter 10 The Transformation Of Amish Work

Chapter 11 Managing Public Relations

Chapter 12 Regulating Social Change

Chapter 13 Exploring Our Common Riddles

Appendices

A Research Procedures

B Old Order Amish Lancaster County Settlement Population Estimates, 1880-2010

C Estimated Amish Population (Old Order And New Order) By State And Province In North America

D Settlements Originating From The Lancaster County Settlement, 1940-2000

E Scripture Texts For Amish Church Services In The Lancaster Settlement

Notes

Select References

Index.

Notes:

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

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

ISBN:

0-8018-7631-1

OCLC:

70723603