Exploring Bioterrorism in the Post 9/11 Gothic Literature: A Study of World War Z

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71016/hnjss/p48vy126

Keywords:

World War Z, World War, Fiction, Bioterrorism, Themes, Zombie

Abstract

Aim of the Study: This study explores bioterrorism in post-9/11 gothic fiction World War Z. Through zombie spectrum fiction, the study epitomises the cultural junction to unravel conspiracy theories. It highlights the socio-political discourses in the year following 9/11.

Methodology: The study discusses World War Z as a disruptive counter-discourse to investigate suggested socio-political issues as representation of bioterrorism in literature. It uses thematic analysis.

Findings & Conclusion: Bioterrorism is a popular subject in mythology and fiction, reflecting socio-political themes. World War Z by Max Brooks illustrates historical events, figures, settings, records, and belief systems as a replication of bioterrorism, implying socio-political themes.

Author Biographies

  • Noor Ul Ain, City University of Science & IT Peshawar.

    Lecturer, Department of English,

  • Dr. Humaira Riaz, City University of Science & IT Peshawar.

    Assistant Professor, Department of English,

  • Mashal, Independent Researcher.

    Independent Researcher,

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Published

2023-12-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 4 (2023): Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences

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Copyright (c) 2023 Noor Ul Ain, Dr. Humaira Riaz, Mashal (Author)

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

Noor Ul Ain, Riaz, H., & Mashal. (2023). Exploring Bioterrorism in the Post 9/11 Gothic Literature: A Study of World War Z. Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences, 4(4), 63-75. https://doi.org/10.71016/hnjss/p48vy126