Race, oppression and the zombie

By Christopher M. Moreman, Cory Rushton

Subjects: Zombies, Folklore, caribbean area, Caribbean area, history, Caribbean area, social conditions, Social conditions, Social aspects, History, Folklore, Race relations

Description: "This book explores numerous aspects of the zombie phenomenon, from its roots in Haitian folklore, to its evolution on the silver screen, to its most radical transformation during the 1960s countercultural revolution. Contributors examine the zombie and its relationship to colonialism, orientalism, racism, globalism, capitalism and more"--Provided by publisher.