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June 11, 2026Journal of Religious History

KatiCurts: Assembling Religion: The Ford Motor Company and the Transformation of Religion in America. New York: New York University Press, 2025; pp. xviii + 267

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Overview

Book examines the role of Ford Motor Company in shaping the transformation of religion in America, indicating its cultural significance.

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  • The book explores how the Ford Motor Company influenced the evolution of religious practices and beliefs in the United States.
  • Qualitative analysis of historical documents and cultural narratives
  • Examination of the intersection between industry and religion
  • Contextual exploration of American cultural transformations
  • Ford Motor Company's strategies contributed to a shift in American religious identity.
  • The interplay between consumerism and spirituality is highlighted.
  • Cultural impact of manufacturing on religious practices is discussed.

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Amanda Porterfield (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a512e80c8f91e7f39d7f1https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9809.70093
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