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

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Amish--United States.

Amish.

Amish--Canada.

Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County.

Physical Description:

xvi, 397 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Edition:

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication:

Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.

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.

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.

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.

Local Notes:

The Balch Ethnic Studies Collection.

ISBN:

0801867711 (alk. paper)

080186772X (pbk.)

OCLC:

45636707