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Amish Education In The United States And Canada, Mark Dewalt Dec 2005

Amish Education In The United States And Canada, Mark Dewalt

Mark W. Dewalt

Here is a rich ethnographic description of Amish education in 21st Century America that describes how literacy, community, and accountability are key values in the Amish educational system. The author gives readers a succinct overview of Amish history and religious practice, and then explores the reasons the Amish began their schools and some of the struggles they had to endure as a result. The book provides an encompassing description of common teaching styles, curriculum, and textbooks, as well as detailed classroom glimpses of Amish schools throughout the United States and Canada.


God And The Red Umbrella: Risk, Responsibility And The Politics Of Mutual Assistance In America”, Brian Glenn Dec 2003

God And The Red Umbrella: Risk, Responsibility And The Politics Of Mutual Assistance In America”, Brian Glenn

Brian J. Glenn

No abstract provided.


"The Amish" "Roger Williams" "Shakers", Brian Glenn Dec 2002

"The Amish" "Roger Williams" "Shakers", Brian Glenn

Brian J. Glenn

No abstract provided.


Yodeling Of The Indiana Swiss Amish, Chad Thompson Dec 1995

Yodeling Of The Indiana Swiss Amish, Chad Thompson

Chad L Thompson Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


The Languages Of The Allen County Amish: Multilingualism And Convergence, Chad Thompson Dec 1993

The Languages Of The Allen County Amish: Multilingualism And Convergence, Chad Thompson

Chad L Thompson Ph.D.

No abstract provided.