Bibliograph

Amish society, John A. Hostetler

Type

Label

Amish society, John A. Hostetler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-401) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Amish society

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

5613442

Responsibility statement

John A. Hostetler

Summary

An anthropological study of this cohesive group which prefers to struggle against modern civilization rather than change a traditional way of life

Table Of Contents

Models for understanding Amish society -- Birth of Amish society -- To America -- Amish charter -- Community -- Agriculture and subsistence -- Amish family -- Child nurture and training -- Life ceremonies -- Ritual integration of the community -- Symbolism of community and exclusiveness -- Government and the Amish -- Change and fragmentation -- Deviation and vulnerability -- Health and healing -- Backstage Amish life -- Responses to change -- Discourse with survival

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