The Amish: Tradition and Change in the 21st Century - Professor of History Steve Nolt Known for preserving traditional ways, the Amish are also a dynamic people who change and adapt in the face of modernity. Steve Nolt, author of Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy which explores the aftermath of the 2006 Nickel Mines school shooting, will highlight recent developments in Amish society including population growth, occupational change, and schooling.