The Amish in the American imagination

By David Weaver-Zercher

Subjects: Public opinion, Public opinion, united states, United states, religion, 20th century, History, Amish

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."--BOOK JACKET.