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The Riddle of Amish Culture by Kraybill, Donald B.

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Paperback
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1 lbs
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ISBN
080186772X
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
080186772X
ISBN-13
9780801867729
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10038879085

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Riddle of Amish Culture
Number of Pages
424 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
Christianity / Amish, Sociology / General, Customs & Traditions
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Social Science
Author
Donald B. Kraybill
Book Series
Center Books in Anabaptist Studies
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
22.2 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
7.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-013054
Reviews
This book is a perfect tool for introducing undergraduates to sociological analysis. Kraybill skillfully depicts an intriguing world that promotes collectivism against the dominant individualism. We come to understand how Amish life makes sense to those who adhere to it., ""This book is a perfect tool for introducing undergraduates to sociological analysis. Kraybill skillfully depicts an intriguing world that promotes collectivism against the dominant individualism. We come to understand how Amish life makes sense to those who adhere to it."", "This book is a perfect tool for introducing undergraduates to sociological analysis. Kraybill skillfully depicts an intriguing world that promotes collectivism against the dominant individualism. We come to understand how Amish life makes sense to those who adhere to it."--Michèle Lamont, Christian Century
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
305.6/87
Table Of Content
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 Regulation Social Change 13 Exploring Our Common Riddles
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Since its publication in 1989, The Riddle of Amish Culture has become recognized as a classic work on one of America's most distinctive religious communities. But many changes have occurred within Amish society over the past decade, from westward migrations and a greater familiarity with technology to the dramatic shift away from farming into small business which is transforming Amish culture. For this revised edition, Donald B. Kraybill has taken these recent changes into account, incorporating new demographic research and new interviews he has conducted among the Amish. In addition, he includes a new chapter describing Amish recreation and social gatherings, and he applies the concept of "social capital" to his sensitive and penetrating interpretation of how the Amish have preserved their social networks and the solidarity of their community., Since its publication in 1989, The Riddle of Amish Culture has become recognized as a classic work on one of America's most distinctive religious communities. But many changes have occurred within Amish society over the past decade, from westward migrations and a greater familiarity with technology to the dramatic shift away from farming into small business which is transforming Amish culture. For this revised edition, Donald B. Kraybill has taken these recent changes into account, incorporating new demographic research and new interviews he has conducted among the Amish. In addition, he includes a new chapter describing Amish recreation and social gatherings, and he applies the concept of ''social capital'' to his sensitive and penetrating interpretation of how the Amish have preserved their social networks and the solidarity of their community., Revised edition of this classic work brings the story of the Amish into the 21st century. Since its publication in 1989, The Riddle of Amish Culture has become recognized as a classic work on one of America's most distinctive religious communities. But many changes have occurred within Amish society over the past decade, from westward migrations and a greater familiarity with technology to the dramatic shift away from farming into small business which is transforming Amish culture. For this revised edition, Donald B. Kraybill has taken these recent changes into account, incorporating new demographic research and new interviews he has conducted among the Amish. In addition, he includes a new chapter describing Amish recreation and social gatherings, and he applies the concept of "social capital" to his sensitive and penetrating interpretation of how the Amish have preserved their social networks and the solidarity of their community., Since its publication in 1989, The Riddle of Amish Culture has become recognized as a classic work on one of America's most distinctive religious communities. But many changes have occurred within Amish society over the past decade, from westward migrations and a greater familiarity with technology to the dramatic shift away from farming into ......
LC Classification Number
E184.M45K73 2002

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