essay

The Amish encounter with modernity

amish struggle with modernity • Hanover, Nh • Published In 1994 • Pages: 20-33, 263

By: Kraybill, Donald B..

Abstract
In this study, Kraybill identifies some features of the elusive concept of modernity and then profiles the extent of Amish adaptations at both cultural and structural levels. The author concludes by arguing that modernity is a proces of social separation that fragments and differentiates. Thus the Amish, in order to maintain cohesive communities, have tried to remain separate from modernity, the Great Separator (p. 21).
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Education system
Ethos
Ethics
culture
Amish
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Sociologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2007
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
Donald B. Kraybill
For bibliographical references see document 20: [Kraybill and Olshan]
LCCN
94013668
LCSH
Amish