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The Amish : a concise introduction / Steven M. Nolt.
Drawing on more than twenty years of fieldwork and collaborative research, The Amish: A Concise Introduction is a compact but richly detailed portrait of Amish life. In fewer than 150 pages, readers will come away with a clear understanding of the complexities of these simple people.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781421419565
- ISBN: 1421419564
- Physical Description: 141 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-134) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Meet the Amish -- Amish roots -- Living the old order -- Community and church -- Rumspringa : Amish gone wild? -- Family and schooling -- Work and technology -- The Amish and their neighbors -- Amish images in modern America. |
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| Subject: | Amish > United States > Social life and customs. Amish > History. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Wayne/Pike Local Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Library | 289.7 NOL (Text) | 30352101343035 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Drawing on more than twenty years of fieldwork and collaborative research, The Amish: A Concise Introduction is a compact but richly detailed portrait of Amish life. In fewer than 150 pages, readers will come away with a clear understanding of the complexities of these simple people.
