The Riddle of Amish Culture by Donald B Kraybill

The Riddle of Amish Culture by Donald B Kraybill

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.

This book is a perfect tool for introducing undergraduates to sociological analysisKraybill 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. -- Michele Lamont Christian Century

Donald B. Kraybill is Distinguished College Professor and Senior Fellow in the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania. Widely recognized for his work on Anabaptist groups, he has authored and edited many books, including The Riddle of Amish Culture and The Amish and the State, both available from Johns Hopkins.

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ISBN 13	9780801867729
ISBN 10	080186772X
Title	The Riddle of Amish Culture
Author	Donald B Kraybill
Series	Center Books In Anabaptist Studies
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Johns Hopkins University Press
Year published	2001-12-28
Number of pages	424
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