Bethany Moreton

Bethany Moreton is an American historian and author known for her work on the cultural and economic history of the United States, particularly focusing on the rise of the service economy and its social implications.

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  1. 1. To Serve God And Wal Mart

    The Making of Christian Free Enterprise

    The book explores the rise of Walmart as a dominant force in the global retail industry, examining its roots in the American South and its impact on the economy and culture. It delves into the company's unique blend of Christian values and business practices, highlighting how Walmart's model of service-oriented capitalism appealed to the working-class and evangelical communities. Through a detailed analysis, the book reveals how Walmart's growth reflects broader social and economic trends in America, including the intersection of religion, gender, and consumerism.

  2. 2. The White Possessive

    Property, Power, and Indigenous Sovereignty

    A trenchant analysis of how the logic of possession underpins white sovereignty in settler-colonial societies, showing how law, policy, academia, and everyday culture naturalize the nation as a white property while disavowing Indigenous sovereignty. Drawing on Indigenous feminist and critical race perspectives, it examines native title jurisprudence, public discourse, and knowledge production to reveal how stolen land is rendered legitimate property, how inclusion and reconciliation often extend entitlement, and why liberal remedies fail to unsettle the ongoing structures of dispossession.