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Riddle of Amish Culture, revised edition

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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.


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1 The Amish Story

2 The Quiltwork of Amish Culture

3 Symbols of Integration and Separation

4 The Social Architecture of Amish Society

5 Rites of Redemption and Purification

6 Auctions, Frolics, and Gangs

7 Passing on the Faith

8 The Riddles of Technology

9 Harnessing the Power of Progress

10 The Transformation of Amish Work

11 Managing Public Relations

12 Regulation Social Change

13 Exploring Our Common Riddles

""This book is a perfect tool for introducing undergraduates to sociological analysis. Kraybill 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.""

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