ISBN10: 080186772X, ISBN13: 9780801867729, [publisher: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr] Softcover revised edition. 397 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 080186772X, ISBN13: 9780801867729, [publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD] Softcover Paperback. Since the publication of "The Riddle of Amish Culture" in 1989 many changes have occurred within Amish society, 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 interpretation of how the Amish have preserved their social networks and the solidarity of their community. In addition, he includes a new chapter describing Amish recreation and social gatherings, and he applies the concept of "social capitalto his sensitive and penetrating interpretation of how the Amish have preserved their social networks and the solidarity of their community. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
[Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 080186772X, ISBN13: 9780801867729, [publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press] Softcover
[Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 080186772X, ISBN13: 9780801867729, [publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2001]
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ISBN10: 080186772X, ISBN13: 9780801867729, [publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press] Softcover New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.25
[North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]