The Amish in the American Imagination
Author | : David Weaver-Zercher |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 0801866812 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780801866814 |
Rating | : 4/5 (814 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Amish in the American Imagination written by David Weaver-Zercher and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enveloped in mystery, Amish culture has remained a captivating topic within mainstream American culture. In this volume, David Weaver-Zercher explores how Americans throughout the 20th century reacted to and interpreted the Amish. Through an examination of a variety of visual and textual sources, Weaver-Zercher explores how diverse groups - ranging from Mennonites to Hollywood producers - represented and understood the Amish.