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Zombie Seed and the Butterfly Blues

A Case of Social Justice

Editors:

  1. R. P. Clair

    1. Center of Creative Endeavors at Purdue University, USA

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  • Zombie Seed and the Butterfly Blues: A Case of Social Justice is an academic novel, based in fact and well-researched, that provides a unique way to introduce students to corporate and social responsibility

Part of the book series: Social Fictions Series (SFS)

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Table of contents (63 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiv
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    1. Prelude

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      Pages 1-3

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
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    10. Saturday, August 14, 2010—Chicago, IL

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      Pages 57-65

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 71-71
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    2. A Brief Interlude

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      Pages 73-77

    6. Tuesday, August 17, 2010—Chicago, IL

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      Pages 91-96
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About this book

Professor Delta Quinn teams with investigative reporter Caleb Barthes to unravel the mystery of the zombie seed, the genetically-modified follow-up to the “terminator seed.” This fact-based fiction is an academic novel that relies on fast-paced action as well as theoretical insights. Using the cultural icon of the zombie to address work alienation and contemporary apathy is perfect for the purposes of having the reader examine corporate greed in a global world. The cast of characters brings this global aspect to life. In the backdrop of the novel, a history of the zombie unfolds—a history of the violence that Haiti and African diaspora have suffered. Yet, it is Delta’s research into narratives of partner abuse that lead her to grapple with her own tragic past and take brave steps toward ending the abuse of others. This social justice book is based on award-winning research in rhetorical ethnography and is being assigned for courses in rhetoric, ethnography, narrative, organizational communication, and diversity, but would fit with others (e.g., ethics, interpersonal, public relations, journalism, sociology, philosophy) where examining the individual’s role in the life-world is not only promoted but expected. If the novel doesn’t do it, then the facts found at the end of the book should “wake up” any remaining zombies. Robin Patric Clair is a Full Professor, Diversity Fellow and a Fellow to the Center of Creative Endeavors at Purdue University. She has won research awards in rhetoric, narrative, ethnography and organizational communication, including two ‘Outstanding Book of the Year’ awards, two ‘Best Research Article of the Year’ awards, the ‘Golden Anniversary Award’ and multiple ‘Top Paper’ Awards for her research.
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Center of Creative Endeavors at Purdue University, USA

    R. P. Clair

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Zombie Seed and the Butterfly Blues

  • Book Subtitle: A Case of Social Justice

  • Editors: R. P. Clair

  • Series Title: Social Fictions Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-308-9

  • Publisher: SensePublishers Rotterdam

  • eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: SensePublishers 2013

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-6209-308-9Published: 03 September 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXIV, 373

  • Topics: Education, general

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