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.
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.
Holmes County (Ohio)--Social life and customs. Holmes County (Ohio)--Social conditions.