Roger Luckhurst

Zombies: A Cultural History

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ISBN 13:: 9781780236698
author:: Roger Luckhurst
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Reaktion Books Reprint edition
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 14 x 1.8 x 21.6 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Roger Luckhurst,Zombies: A Cultural History,Reaktion Books,1780236697,Popular Culture & Media: General Interest,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Popular Culture,Social History,Music, Stage & Scr
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The zombie has roamed with dead-eyed menace from its beginnings in obscure folklore and superstition to global status today. In this brain-gripping history, Roger Luckhurst examines the undead's ability to remain defiantly alive, tracing the permutations of the zombie through our culture and imaginations. From 19th-century Caribbean folklore to American pulp fiction of the 1920s, and from comic books to movie screens in the mid-20th century, Luckhurst follows a trail that leads to the global spread of zombies. He draws on anthropology, folklore, travel writings, colonial histories, popular literature, cinema, medical history, and cultural theory to create a comprehensive introduction to these restless pulp monsters. This book is a unique blend of historical research and cultural analysis, offering a fresh perspective on the enduring appeal of the zombie in modern culture.

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