Selling the Amish

Trollinger, Susan L., 1964-

Selling the Amish the tourism of nostalgia / [electronic resource] : Susan L. Trollinger. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2012. - 1 online resource (xxii, 193 p.) : ill., maps. - Young Center books in Anabaptist and Pietist studies . - Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-185) and index.

Who are the Amish? -- Tourism in Amish country -- Time and gender in Walnut Creek -- Technology and innocence in Berlin -- Ethnicity and performance in Sugarcreek -- Nostalgia and the power of Amish witness.

9781421404677 (electronic bk.) 1421404672 (electronic bk.)


Heritage tourism--Ohio--Amish Country.
Amish--Public opinion.--Ohio--Amish Country
Mennonite architecture--Ohio--Amish Country.
Public opinion--Ohio--Amish Country.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism


Amish Country (Ohio)--Description and travel.


Electronic books.

G156.5.H47 / T76 2012eb

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