Zombies
Routledge (Taylor & Francis), $19.95 pb, 111 pp
Cultural Studies
A pervasion of zombies
by Maks Sipowicz •
In recent times the figure of the zombie has pervaded modern culture. Despite their origins as macabre creatures from Haitian myths, and then their modern cultural origins in B-grade horror films, zombies have established themselves as an important element of modern mythology. Jennifer Rutherford’s book aims to explore the reasons for our society’s obsession with these decaying entities.
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