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) |
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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