Garden Spot: Lancaster County, the Old Order Amish, and the Selling of Rural Ame

Description: Garden Spot by David Walbert Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, ahs been known for two centuries as the "Garden Spot of America," a quintessentially rural place. Walbert considers what it means to be the Garden Spot in a culture that associates rurality with the past and asks whether or not a truly rural future is possible for such communities. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Each year, millions of tourists are drawn to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to experience first-hand the quintessential pastoral--both as an escape from urban life and as a rare opportunity to become immersed in history. The area has attracted visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the distinctive religious community of the Old Order Amish, to appreciate the beauty of the farmland, to enjoy the abundant and delicious food of the Pennsylvania Dutch...and, mostrecently, to shop at the areas outlet malls. For nearly three hundred years, Lancaster county has been a model of agricultural prosperity, rooted in the family farm. The rural character of the place remainsLancasters predominant tourist attraction, but is at odds with its rapidly rising population and the commercial and residential growth that has brought. It is the tension between rural tradition, progress, and urbanization that lies at the core of Garden Spot. David Walbert examines how twentieth century American culture has come to define and appreciate rurality, and how growth and economic expansion can co-exist with preservation of the traditional ways oflife in the region. Will small farms fail in a culture that has increasingly come to value productivity over quality of life? What impact will further development have on maintaining this regions character? Canrurality and progress co-exist in the 21st century? A vivid portrayal of the land and people, residents and outsiders alike, Garden Spot narrates the history of this region and considers the challenges Lancaster County and its people face in order to preserve their unique place. Author Biography David Walbert is a writer and historian living in Durham, North Carolina. He was raised in Lancaster County and received his Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Review Students of Amish history will find this book a valuable addition to their libraries. Utopian Studies Garden Spot is a very well written book and fills a vital niche in Amish literature by examining the crisis of encroaching urbanism in rural America. Utopian Studies ... does a remarkable job of analyzing Lancaster Countys modern dilemma. Utopian Studies There is grist for both the scholar and interested layperson ... a wonderful addition to the literature on Amish and Mennonites. Thomas J. Meyers, Goshen College, USA Promotional Explores the tension between rural tradition, progress, and urbanization Long Description Each year, millions of tourists are drawn to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to experience first-hand the quintessential pastoral--both as an escape from urban life and as a rare opportunity to become immersed in history. The area has attracted visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the distinctive religious community of the Old Order Amish, to appreciate the beauty of the farmland, to enjoy the abundant and delicious food of the Pennsylvania Dutch...and, mostrecently, to shop at the areas outlet malls. For nearly three hundred years, Lancaster county has been a model of agricultural prosperity, rooted in the family farm. The rural character of the place remainsLancasters predominant tourist attraction, but is at odds with its rapidly rising population and the commercial and residential growth that has brought. It is the tension between rural tradition, progress, and urbanization that lies at the core of Garden Spot. David Walbert examines how twentieth century American culture has come to define and appreciate rurality, and how growth and economic expansion can co-exist with preservation of the traditional ways oflife in the region. Will small farms fail in a culture that has increasingly come to value productivity over quality of life? What impact will further development have on maintaining this regions character? Canrurality and progress co-exist in the 21st century? A vivid portrayal of the land and people, residents and outsiders alike, Garden Spot narrates the history of this region and considers the challenges Lancaster County and its people face in order to preserve their unique place. Review Quote There is grist for both the scholar and interested layperson ... a wonderful addition to the literature on Amish and Mennonites. Details ISBN0195148436 Short Title GARDEN SPOT Language English ISBN-10 0195148436 ISBN-13 9780195148435 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2002 Subtitle Lancaster County, the Old Order Amish, and the Selling of Rural America Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2002-07-25 AU Release Date 2002-07-25 NZ Release Date 2002-07-25 US Release Date 2002-07-25 Edited by Michael Williams Affiliation Professor of Geography, University of Oxford; Fellow of the British Academy Position Head of Department of English Qualifications QC Author David Walbert Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 2002-07-25 Alternative 9780195148442 DEWEY 974.815 Illustrations 19 halftones & 2 maps Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 272 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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