"Part pop culture trope, part hypothetical cataclysm, the zombie apocalypse is rooted in modern literature, film and mythology. This collection of new essays considers the implications of this scientifically impossible (but perhaps imminent) event, examining real-world responses to pandemic contagion and civic chaos, as well as those from Hollywood and popular culture"--
This book presents sixteen essays on the role of zombies in popular culture and the human condition. The zombie apocalypse is studied as a vehicle to discuss the probability of life, behavior, and reaction during an undead invasion or other apocalyptic event. Each contributor explains how his or her discipline-specific zombie topic is reflective of real-life situations. The zombie is examined in its relation to popular culture, the work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is evaluated as it relates to a zombie apocalypse, and the importance of communication channels and the work of medical professionals is considered, as well as questions about what, exactly, constitutes a zombie. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
