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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Other Protestant & Nonconformist Churches > General
A Geography of the Hutterites in North America explores the
geographical diffusion of the Hutterite colonies from the
"bridgehead" of Dakota Territory in 1874 to the present
distribution across North America. Looking further than just maps
of location, this book analyzes the relationship between parent and
daughter colonies as the Hutterite population continues to grow and
examines the role of cultural and demographic forces in determining
the diffusion process. Throughout this geographical analysis, Simon
M. Evans pays due attention to the Hutterites' contribution to the
cultural landscape of the Canadian Prairies and the American Great
Plains, as well as the interactions that the Hutterites have with
the land, including their agricultural success. With over forty
years of research and personal interactions with more than a
hundred Hutterite colonies, Evans offers a unique insight into the
significant role that the Hutterites have in North America, both
currently and historically. This study goes beyond the history,
life, and culture of this communal brotherhood to present a new
geographical analysis that reports on current and ongoing research
within the field. The first narrative to be published regarding
Hutterites in nearly a decade, A Geography of the Hutterites in
North America is a valuable resource for scholars and students
alike.
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