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Hurst, Charles E.

An Amish paradox : diversity & change in the world's largest Amish community / Charles E. Hurst and David L. McConnell. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2010. - xvi, 356 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies . - Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-346) and index.

Discovering the Holmes County Amish -- The origins of religious diversity -- Coping with church schism -- Continuity and change in family life -- The changing landscape of learning -- Work within and outside tradition -- Health along the life cycle -- Stepping back and looking forward -- Appendixes: A. Methodology -- B. Ohio Amish settlements, 2008 -- C. Holmes County settlement Amish church schisms, 1900-2001.

ISBN: 9780801893988 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0801893984 (hbk. : alk. paper) 9780801893995 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0801893992 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009018181

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Amish--Social life and customs.--Ohio--Holmes County
Amish--Social conditions.--Ohio--Holmes County
Amish--Education--Ohio--Holmes County.
Amish--Health and hygiene--Ohio--Holmes County.
Amish--Economic conditions.--Ohio--Holmes County
Amish--Technology--Religious aspects.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Holmes County (Ohio)--Social life and customs.
Holmes County (Ohio)--Social conditions.

LC Class. No.: F497.H74 / H87 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 305.83/1077164