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Dead Snow
CORE 202 Media & Metaphor Making Sense of the Zombie Craze
Infectious diseases can kill humans on a global scale. Based on fears of AIDS, swine and avian flu, Ebola, flesh-eating viruses, drug-resistant tuberculosis, and as-yet undiscovered pathogens, many believe it is only a matter of time before Mother Nature ravages humanity once again. Plagues, including “zombie plagues,” represent the ultimate in apocalyptic scenarios so are fodder for popular media. We will dissect the current zombie craze in books and movies, and separate fact from fiction, as we apply logic, examine ethical theories, apply moral reasoning, and analyze the bases of these cultural metaphors. This course is not intended for the squeamish or faint of heart. Popular media examples include those rated “R” for extreme violence and profanity.
May 20, 2009 Boston Police Department Twitter feed POLICE: Officer from District 4 transported to Beth Israel Hospital, human bite to arm, suspect in custody. WILLCADY: If that was a zombie bite, would you tell us? POLICE: Yes, absolutely
War & Social Upheaval Cause Spikes in Zombie Movie Production
U of Florida: Zombie Attack Disaster Preparedness Plan
We are the Living Dead: The Convulted Politics of Zombie Cinema
Mathematical Modeling of an Outbreak of Zombie Infection
I'd say I'm a pretty darned good father. My father tried to eat me. I don't remember trying to eat Timmy. - Mr. Robinson, Fido
Candice Benjes-Small & Susan Van Patten
Graphics from io9.com, artzthings.com, flowercast.net, alliedow.wordpress.com, and amazon.com
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