Zombies in Contemporary Culture: Journeys, Bodies, Pandemics and Politics, 1st Edition eBook

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Zombies in Contemporary Culture
Journeys, Bodies, Pandemics and Politics
Building on previous zombie studies scholarship, this ghoulish collection examines how the undead reflect and contribute to contemporary social anxieties, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The contributors to this volume advance the theoretical framework of ‘zombiism’ through four interconnected themes – journeys, bodies, pandemics and politics – and their writings analyse diverse media representations of zombies across literature, film, television and material culture, offering new perspectives on how zombie narratives engage issues of travel restrictions, political breakdowns, racial tensions and sexual taboos. By bringing together scholars from various fields, the volume demonstrates the continuing relevance of zombies as a lens for understanding contemporary societal challenges, from public health crises to rising far-right politics and ongoing culture wars; its interdisciplinary approach not only enriches zombie studies but also reveals how the figure of the zombie remains a vital tool for analysing pressing issues in the humanities and beyond.

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Zombies in Contemporary Culture: Journeys, Bodies, Pandemics and Politics 1st Edition is written by Conor Heffernan and published by University of Wales Press. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Zombies in Contemporary Culture are 9781837723041, 1837723044 and the print ISBNs are 9781837723058, 1837723052. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 9781837723034.