Understanding the Amish in Twentieth-First Century America
Posted by Bessie on July 24th, 2008This essay examines Amish negotiations with modernity and society’s view of the Amish. Far from categorically rejecting the modern order, the Amish successfully participate in the larger economy and evaluate new technologies on the basis of their impact on core Amish values.
Historically, the Shakers and other religious groups similarly preserved a distinct identity while thriving […]