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The definitive book on one of America's most misunderstood communities.
In a class by itself.
The best single book available on the Amish.
Book Details
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1. Models for Understanding Amish Society
Chapter 2. The Birth of Amish Society
Chapter 3. To America
Part II: Stability and Fulfillment
Chapter 4. The
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1. Models for Understanding Amish Society
Chapter 2. The Birth of Amish Society
Chapter 3. To America
Part II: Stability and Fulfillment
Chapter 4. The Amish Charter
Chapter 5. The Community
Chapter 6. Agriculture and Subsistence
Chapter 7. The Amish Family
Chapter 8. Child Nurture and Training
Chapter 9. The Life Ceremonies
Chapter 10. Ritual Integration of the Community
Chapter 11. The Symbolism of Community and Custom
Part III: Patterns of Change
Chapter 12. Government and the Amish
Chapter 13. Change and Fragmentation
Chapter 14. Deviation and Vulnerability
Chapter 15. Health and Healing
Chapter 16. Backstage Amish Life
Chapter 17. Responses to Change
Part IV: Survival
Chapter 18. The Discourse with Survival
Selected References
Photo Credits
Index