The Amish
Record details
- ISBN: 9781421409146 (hbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1421409143 (hbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9781421409153 (electronic)
- ISBN: 1421409151 (electronic)
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Physical Description:
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xvi, 500 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm. - Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2013.
Content descriptions
General Note: | "The companion to American Experience PBS"--Jacket. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 461-485) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
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Subject: | Amish Social life and customs Amish History |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | E 184 .M45 K73 2013 | 30775305464977 | General Collection | Available | - |
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