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Inside the Ark: The Hutterites in Canada and the United States
Katz, Yossi, Lehr, John
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Description for Inside the Ark: The Hutterites in Canada and the United States
Paperback. Num Pages: 500 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; HBJQ; HRCR; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 34. Weight in Grams: 746.
Surviving for over five hundred years, the Hutterites have created the world's most successful communal society. In the past, the colony was an "ark," isolated from the secular world and from the society which surrounded it. Today, Hutterite colonies face challenges from globalization and the advent of new technologies. A recent reality TV show and an inflammatory book by former members have brought an unwelcome spotlight to the community. Inside the Ark presents quite a different picture from these sensational offerings. As the authors note in this new edition, "it is easy to find fault with any social ... Read more
Surviving for over five hundred years, the Hutterites have created the world's most successful communal society. In the past, the colony was an "ark," isolated from the secular world and from the society which surrounded it. Today, Hutterite colonies face challenges from globalization and the advent of new technologies. A recent reality TV show and an inflammatory book by former members have brought an unwelcome spotlight to the community. Inside the Ark presents quite a different picture from these sensational offerings. As the authors note in this new edition, "it is easy to find fault with any social ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
500
Place of Publication
Regina, Canada
ISBN
9780889773585
SKU
V9780889773585
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Reviews for Inside the Ark: The Hutterites in Canada and the United States
"A valuable new contribution to understanding Hutterite communities." -Journal of Mennonite Studies "Essential reading for a current understanding of Hutterite beliefs and practices." -Manitoba History