Amish Society

John A. Hostetler (c/o Laura Hostetler)

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Johns Hopkins University Press
15 April 1993

Social & cultural history; Other Nonconformist & Evangelical Churches; Society & Social Sciences; Cultural studies; Anthropology

"Acclaimed in previous editions - with more than 85,000 copies in print - this classic work by John Hostetler has been expanded and updated to reflect current research on Amish history and culture, as well as the new concerns of Amish communities throughout North America. In this fourth edition of Amish Society, Hostetler takes the reader inside Amish culture and explains the nature of Amish religious beliefs and ceremonies, community and family life, tensions with worldly values, and interactions with outsiders. He offers updated information on a variety of topics, including Amish population trends, land use and farming practices, and relations with the state. Amish communities - found primarily in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana - continue to attract millions of tourists each year. Yet most visitors, misled by stereotypes and commercial attractions, do not have the opportunity to understand the Amish as they really are. Indeed, the simple dress and traditional habits of the Amish tend to mask the complexity of their way of life. John Hostetler's portrait of the Amish people effectively captures the depth and diversity of their enduring culture. John A. Hostetler is the author of ""Amish Roots: A Treasury of History, Wisdom, and Lore"" and ""Hutterite Society"", both available from Johns Hopkins."

By: John A. Hostetler (c/o Laura Hostetler)
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9780801844423
ISBN 10: 0801844428
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 15 April 1993
Recommended Age: From 18
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Foundations Chapter 1. Models for Understanding Amish Society Chapter 2. The Birth of Amish Society Chapter 3. To America Part II: Stability and Fulfillment Chapter 4. The Amish Charter Chapter 5. The Community Chapter 6. Agriculture and Subsistence Chapter 7. The Amish Family Chapter 8. Child Nurture and Training Chapter 9. The Life Ceremonies Chapter 10. Ritual Integration of the Community Chapter 11. The Symbolism of Community and Custom Part III: Patterns of Change Chapter 12. Government and the Amish Chapter 13. Change and Fragmentation Chapter 14. Deviation and Vulnerability Chapter 15. Health and Healing Chapter 16. Backstage Amish Life Chapter 17. Responses to Change Part IV: Survival Chapter 18. The Discourse with Survival Selected References Photo Credits Index

John A. Hostetler (1918-2001) is author of the best-selling Amish Society and the widely acclaimed Hutterite Society, both available from Johns Hopkins. Raised in the Amish faith, he was founding director of the Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, and a former professor of anthropology and sociology at Temple University.

Reviews for Amish Society

In a class by itself. * Journal of American History * The definitive book on one of America's most misunderstood communities. * Philadelphia Inquirer * The best single book available on the Amish. * Christianity Today *