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An Amish Patchwork: Indiana's Old Orders In The Modern World
An Amish Patchwork Indiana's Old Orders In The Modern World Author:Thomas J. Meyers, Steven M. Nolt Indiana is home to the worlds third-largest Amish population. Indianas 19 Old Order Amish and two Old Order Mennonite communities show a surprising diversity despite all that unites them as a distinct culture. This contemporary portrait of Indianas Amish is the first book-length overview of Amish in the state. Thomas J. Meyers ... more »and Steven M. Nolt present an overview of the beliefs and values of the Amish, their migration history, and the differences between the states two major Amish ethnic groups (Pennsylvania Dutch and Swiss). They also talk about Indianas Old Order Mennonites, a group too often confused with the Amish. Meyers and Nolt situate the Amish in their Indiana context, noting an involvement with Indianas industrial economy that may surprise some. They also treat Amish interaction with state government over private schooling and other matters, and the relationship of the Amish to their neighbors and the tourist industry. This valuable introduction to the Indiana Amish deserves a place on every Hoosiers bookshelf.« less