Abstract
This paper explores the connections among the increasing popularity of Zombie and Vampire films, and the current economic crisis, multi-national corporate abuses, over-consumption, consumerism, and environmental degradation and their effects on adult learners.
Keywords
popular culture, horror, critical pedagogy, zombies, consumerism
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Recommended Citation
Wright, R. R.
(2011).
Vampires and Zombies as Critical Public Pedagogy: Using Horror for Critical Adult Education and HRD Instruction.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2011/papers/110
Vampires and Zombies as Critical Public Pedagogy: Using Horror for Critical Adult Education and HRD Instruction
This paper explores the connections among the increasing popularity of Zombie and Vampire films, and the current economic crisis, multi-national corporate abuses, over-consumption, consumerism, and environmental degradation and their effects on adult learners.
