The Amish in the American Imagination

The Amish in the American Imagination
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 0801866812
ISBN-13 : 9780801866814
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Book Synopsis The Amish in the American Imagination by : David Weaver-Zercher

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.


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