About the book
With the increased popularity of zombies in recent years, scholars have considered why the undead have so captured the public imagination. This book argues that the zombie can be viewed as an object of meditation on death, a memento mori that makes the fact of mortality more approachable from what has been described as America's \"death-denying culture.\" The existential crisis in zombie apocalyptic fiction brings to the fore the problem of humanity's search for meaning in an increasingly global and secular world. Zombies are analyzed in the context of Buddhist thought, in contrast with social and religious critiques from other works.
Editions of Dharma of the Dead
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476672496
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476632964
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With the increased popularity of zombies in recent years, scholars have considered why the undead have so captured the public imagination. This book argues that the zombie can be viewed as an object of meditation on death, a memento mori that makes the fact of mortality more approachable from what has been described as America's \"death-denying culture.\" The existential crisis in zombie apocalyptic fiction brings to the fore the problem of humanity's search for meaning in an increasingly global and secular world. Zombies are analyzed in the context of Buddhist thought, in contrast with social and religious critiques from other works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dharma of the Dead about?
With the increased popularity of zombies in recent years, scholars have considered why the undead have so captured the public imagination. This book argues that the zombie can be viewed as an object of meditation on death, a memento mori that makes the fact of mortality more approachable from what has been described as America's \"death-denying culture.\" The existential crisis in zombie apocalyptic fiction brings to the fore the problem of humanity's search for meaning in an increasingly global and secular world. Zombies are analyzed in the context of Buddhist thought, in contrast with social and religious critiques from other works.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dharma of the Dead?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Buddhism
Where can I read a sample of Dharma of the Dead?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476672496
How long is Dharma of the Dead and how many pages does it have?
Dharma of the Dead has 243 page(s)
Is Dharma of the Dead part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Contributions to Zombie Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dharma of the Dead?
Christopher M. Moreman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dharma of the Dead is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476672496) and pdf(ISBN 9781476632964)
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