Amish society / John A. Hostetler.

Hostetler, John A. (John Andrew), 1918-2001.
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, ©1993.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-425) and index.
I: Foundations — Models for understanding Amish society — The birth of Amish society — To America — II: Stability and fulfillment — The Amish charter — The community — Agriculture and subsistence — The Amish family — Child nurture and training — The life ceremonies — Ritual integration of the community — The symbolism of community and custom — III: Patterns of change — Government and the Amish — Change and fragmentation — Deviation and vulnerability — Health and healing — Backstage Amish life — Response to change — IV: Survival — The discourse with survival.
Presents the history and culture of Amish communities in the United States.

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