The Riddle of Amish Culture
- ISBN-10
- 0801876311
- ISBN-13
- 9780801876318
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 424
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-05-01
- Publisher
- JHU Press
- Author
- Donald B. Kraybill
Description
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.
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