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The Amish: A Concise Introduction (Young Center Books In Anabaptist And Pietist Studies)
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The Essential Introduction To Amish Life And Culture.There Seems To Be No End To Our Fascination With The Amish, A Religious Minority That Has Both Placed Itself Outside The Mainstream Of American Culture And Flourished Within It. Yet Most People Know Very Little About The Nuanced Relationship The Amish Have With Society Or Their Own Communities.Drawing On More Than Twenty Years Of Fieldwork And Collaborative Research, Steven M. Nolts 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. Writing In Engaging And Accessible Language, Nolt Explains How The Amish At Once Operate Within Modern America And Stand Very Much Apart From The World. Arguing That Amish Life Is Shaped Equally By Internal And External Social, Political, And Economic Contexts, Nolt Explores Amish Identity As Emerging From A Complex Cultural Negotiation With Modernity. He Takes On Muchhyped Topics Such As Rumspringa And Reveals The Distinctive Amish Approach To Technology. He Also Explains How Amish Principles Stand In Contrast To Contemporary American Values, Including Rational Efficiency, Largescale Organization, And Western Notions Of Individuality.Authoritative, Informative, And Illustrated, This Guide Provides A Vivid Introduction To A Way Of Life Many Find Fascinating But Few Truly Understand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Amish: A Concise Introduction'? A: The book provides a detailed overview of Amish life and culture, exploring their relationship with modern society and the complexities of their communities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Steven M. Nolt, who has over twenty years of fieldwork and research experience related to the Amish.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 152 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback.
- Q: When was 'The Amish: A Concise Introduction' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Amish culture? A: Yes, the book is designed as an essential introduction, making it suitable for readers who are new to Amish culture.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Amish identity, their approach to technology, and how their values contrast with contemporary American society.
- Q: Is this book considered to be in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of State & Local.