Fooling With The Amish

Author : Dirk Eitzen
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781421444192

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Fooling with the Amish by Dirk Eitzen Pdf

Using Amish Mafia as a window into the interplay between the real and the imagined, this book dissects the peculiar appeals and potential dangers of deception in reality TV and popular entertainment. When Amish Mafia was released in 2012, viewers were fascinated by the stories of this secret group of Amish and Mennonite enforcers who used threats, extortion, and violence to keep members of the Amish community in line—and to line their own pockets. While some of the stories were based loosely on actual events, the group itself was a complete fabrication. Its members were played by ex-Amish and ex-Mennonite young adults acting out scenarios concocted by the show's producers. What is most extraordinary about Amish Mafia is that, even though it was fictional, it was cleverly constructed to appear real. Discovery Channel, which aired it, assiduously maintained that it was real; whole episodes were devoted to proving that it was real; and many viewers (including smart reality TV fans) were fooled into believing it was real. In Fooling with the Amish, Dirk Eitzen examines the fakery in Amish Mafia and how actual viewers of the show responded to it to discover answers to two questions that have long puzzled media scholars: What is it about the so-called reality of reality shows that appeals to and gratifies viewers? How and why are people taken in by falsehoods in the media? Eitzen's ultimate answer to these questions is that, in taking liberties with facts, Amish Mafia works very much like gossip. This helps to explain the workings not just of this and other reality TV shows but also of other forms of media fakery, including fake news. The book winds through numerous fascinating case studies of media fakery, from P. T. Barnum's famous "humbugs" of the nineteenth century to recent TV news scandals. It examines the social and emotional appeals of other forms of entertaining fakery, including professional wrestling and supermarket tabloids. It explains how and why conventions of contrivance evolved in reality TV as well as the ethics of media fakery. And, for readers interested in the Amish, it tells how the ex-Amish "stars" of Amish Mafia got involved in the show and the impact that involvement had on their lives.

Author : Donald B. Kraybill
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801876318

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The Riddle of Amish Culture by Donald B. Kraybill Pdf

Revised edition of this classic work brings the story of the Amish into the 21st century. Since its publication in 1989, The Riddle of Amish Culture has become recognized as a classic work on one of America's most distinctive religious communities. But many changes have occurred within Amish society over the past decade, from westward migrations and a greater familiarity with technology to the dramatic shift away from farming into small business which is transforming Amish culture. For this revised edition, Donald B. Kraybill has taken these recent changes into account, incorporating new demographic research and new interviews he has conducted among the Amish. In addition, he includes a new chapter describing Amish recreation and social gatherings, and he applies the concept of "social capital" to his sensitive and penetrating interpretation of how the Amish have preserved their social networks and the solidarity of their community.

Author : Tom Shachtman
Publisher : North Point Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781466805132

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Rumspringa by Tom Shachtman Pdf

A revelatory look at Amish youth as they have never been looked at before Rumspringa is a fascinating look at a little-known Amish coming-of-age ritual, the rumspringa—the period of "running around" that begins for their youth at age sixteen. Through vivid portraits of teenagers in Ohio and Indiana, Tom Shachtman offers an account of Amish life as a mirror to the soul-searching and questing that we recognize as a generally intrinsic part of adolescence. The trappings of the Amish way of life—the "plain" clothes and electricity-free farms—conceal the communities' mystery: how they manage to retain their young people and perpetuate themselves generation after generation. The key to this is the rumspringa, when Amish youth are allowed to live outside the bounds of their faith, experimenting with alcohol, premarital sex, trendy clothes, telephones, drugs, and wild parties. By allowing them such freedom, their parents hope they will learn enough to help them make the most important decision of their lives—whether to be baptized as Christians, join the church, and forever give up worldly ways, or to remain out in the world. In this searching book, Shachtman draws on his skills as a documentarian to capture young people on the cusp of a fateful decision, and to give us an original and deeply affecting portrait of the Amish as a whole.

Author : Glenn G. Maynard
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781618971289

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Strapped Into an American Dream by Glenn G. Maynard Pdf

The author and his wife travel America in their RV, reporting on earthquakes and tornados, 23 national parks, and many big cities.

Author : Richard G. Myatt
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612157917

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A Fool's Guide to Wisdom by Richard G. Myatt Pdf

Paradox is present when the opposite of what one expects to be true, is true. The capacity to see paradox is the prerequisite to becoming wise. It is expressed when the weak become strong, those who lose their life find it, and the disheartened find the Lord who uses those "things that are not-to nullify the things that are (1 Corinthians 1:28 NIV)." This work demonstrates paradox in health, medicine, business, organizational leadership, cultural myths related to the family, the symptomatic solutions common in political and social structures, and in the spirituality expressed by people of faith. As the former director of an adolescent rehabilitation facility, the author has a keen awareness of the devastation caused by the failures of this generation. Clear and concise recommendations demonstrate the small changes that create enormous differences. We will discover that wisdom begins when we 'fear the Lord' and have 'knowledge of the Holy One.' The wise see paradox, but not because they look for it. Their openness of thought leads to a perception that life is an interaction of complex systems and ideas that truly transcend us all. Those with the God-given capacity to integrate knowledge, emotion, and faith will, in the end, find wisdom. Rick Myatt is a licensed psychotherapist with an extensive history. From building an orphanage in a war-torn country to becoming the director of an adolescent psychiatric rehabilitation facility, his experience includes crisis intervention, treating sexual addictions, and caring for children victimized by the murder of parents and child prostitution. With Masters Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and in Theology, he has also completed all Ph. D. coursework in Family Sociology. He currently specializes in organizing his community to detect and prevent workplace violence.

Author : Diane Zimmerman Umble,David L. Weaver-Zercher
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801887895

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The Amish and the Media by Diane Zimmerman Umble,David L. Weaver-Zercher Pdf

"Of all the religious groups in contemporary America, few demonstrate as many reservations toward the media as do the Old Order Amish. Yet these attention-wary citizens have become a media phenomenon, featured in films, novels, magazines, newspapers, and television - from Witness, Amish in the City, and Devil's Playground to the intense news coverage of the 2006 Nickel Mines School shooting. But the Old Order Amish are more than media subjects. Despite their separatist tendencies, they use their own media networks to sustain Amish culture. Chapters in the collection examine the influence of Amish-produced newspapers and books, along with the role of informal spokespeople in Old Order communities.".

Author : Steven M. Nolt
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781421419565

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The Amish by Steven M. Nolt Pdf

Drawing on more than twenty years of fieldwork and collaborative research, The Amish: A Concise Introduction is a compact but richly detailed portrait of Amish life. In fewer than 150 pages, readers will come away with a clear understanding of the complexities of these simple people.

Author : Donald B. Kraybill,Steven M. Nolt,David L. Weaver-Zercher
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780470890882

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The Amish Way by Donald B. Kraybill,Steven M. Nolt,David L. Weaver-Zercher Pdf

A sensitive and realistic look at the spiritual life and practices of the Amish This second book by the authors of the award-winning Amish Grace sheds further light on the Amish, this time on their faith, spirituality, and spiritual practices. They interpret the distinctive practices of the Amish way of life and spirituality in their cultural context and explore their applicability for the wider world. Using a holistic perspective, the book tells the story of Amish religious experience in the words of the Amish themselves. Due to their long-standing friendships and relationships with Amish people, this author team may be the only set of interpreters able to provide an outsider-insider perspective. Provides a behind-the-scenes examination of Amish spiritual life Shows how the Amish practices can be applied to the wider world Written by authors with unprecedented access to the Amish community Written in a lively and engaging style, The Amish Way holds appeal for anyone who has wanted to know more about the inner workings of the Amish way of life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781612156897

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A Fool's Guide to Wisdom by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Weaver-Zercher
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0801866812

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The Amish in the American Imagination by David Weaver-Zercher Pdf

Enveloped in mystery, Amish culture has remained a captivating topic within mainstream American culture. In this volume, David Weaver-Zercher explores how Americans throughout the 20th 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.

Author : Lily E. Hirsch
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781538163511

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Weird Al by Lily E. Hirsch Pdf

This Expanded Edition features even more insights on “Weird Al” Yankovic, including his activities during a tumultuous 2020 and 2021, diving deeper into the world of the iconic man who has made a career out of making us laugh. Funny music is often dismissed as light and irrelevant, but Yankovic’s fourteen successful studio albums prove there is more going on than comedic music's reputation suggests. Lily Hirsch weaves together original interviews with the prince of parody himself, creating a fresh take on comedy and music’s complicated romance. She reveals that Yankovic’s jests have always had a deeper meaning, addressing such topics as bullying, celebrity, and racial and gender stereotypes. The Expanded Edition celebrates Yankovic’s vast influence on musicians, comedians, and performing artists as well as what the man has meant to fans—in a time of uncertainty, Yankovic has served as a much-needed bright spot for many. From his love of accordions and Hawaiian print shirts to his popular puns and trademark dance moves, Weird Al is undeterred by those who say funny music is nothing but a low-brow pastime. And thank goodness. With his good-guy grace still intact, Yankovic remains unapologetically and unmistakably himself. Reveling in the mischief and wisdom of Yankovic’s over forty-year career, this book is an Al-expense-paid tour of a true comedic and musical genius.

Author : Dr. Milo Yoder Jr
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781636612362

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The Woods Within by Dr. Milo Yoder Jr Pdf

The Woods Within By: Dr. Milo Yoder Jr. Jake never meant to be a rebel. But that’s just what he became the moment he turned sixteen and decided to continue going to high school. As the only Amish boy in his high school and the only teenager in his Amish community going to high school, Jake will face a unique set of challenges. Other teenagers worry about dating and trying out for the football team. Jake worries about being ostracized at school for being Amish and at home for going to school. Venture into the woods within and walk with Jake as he’s pulled between two worlds. One world holds all Jake has ever known and held dear, including what family he has left. But the world outside his little Amish community promises a new and brighter path that he just might have to take.

Author : Donald B. Kraybill,Marc Alan Olshan
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Amish
ISBN : 0874516846

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The Amish Struggle with Modernity by Donald B. Kraybill,Marc Alan Olshan Pdf

A distinctive American subculture responds to the forces of social change

Author : Orbit
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491763049

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Orbit by Orbit Pdf

"Orbit is not just a dog; he's a spiritual being..." Yakov Smirnoff Orbit was a Great Pyrenees who touched many people all over the world. He was born in a log cabin in the Ozarks and was adopted by a self-sufficient community. Within the community, he adopted Bettine and Peter, whose property, Alpha Meadows, became his kingdom. His life was filled with a lot of happiness in an idyllic setting, but set against a back story of fear and pain. His ability to sing to Bettine's flutes, took him in film around the world on concert tours where his spirit moved international audiences. His circumstances at home, and his compassion for his people, caused him to develop his unique canine understanding, which was confirmed for him when he went over the rainbow bridge. Here, he reveals his wisdom in living the unconditional love of animals, despite all the complexes of their human companions. Orbit's was a good life; he spread a message. Just be glad that he lived!

Author : Jo Ann Brown,Lenora Worth
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488077098

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An Amish Christmas Promise and Amish Christmas Hideaway by Jo Ann Brown,Lenora Worth Pdf

Her Amish holiday hero An Amish Christmas Promise by Jo Ann Brown Carolyn Wiebe discarded her Amish roots to hide her niece and nephew from their violent father. Yet when a hurricane crashes into their isolated Mennonite life, she can no longer keep the world at bay. With Christmas approaching, Amish carpenter Michael Miller wants to help her rebuild her home. But can their burgeoning love withstand the rising storm of her secrets? Amish Christmas Hideaway by Lenora Worth A festive evening quickly becomes a holiday nightmare when Alisha Braxton witnesses a double murder. And the killer’s cold eyes promise that she’s next. There’s only one person Alisha trusts with her life—private investigator Nathan Craig, the man she once loved. But hiding in Amish country, can they outwit a murderer who’s determined she won’t survive Christmas? New York Times Bestselling Author Lenora Worth