The Amish in the American Imagination (Center Books in Anabaptist Studies)
Description
Enveloped in mystery, Amish culture has remained a captivating topic within mainstream American culture. In The Amish in the American Imagination, David Weaver-Zercher explores how Americans throughout the twentieth 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.Unlike previous studies that focus on Amish interaction with the broader American culture, The Amish in the American Imagination emphasizes h...
ISBN(s)
0801866812, 9780801866814
