Zombie Seed and the Butterfly Blues : A Case of Social Justice

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. Front Matter....Pages i-xxiv Prelude....Pages 1-3 Front Matter....Pages 5-5 Tuesday, August 10, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 7-12 Wednesday, August 11, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 13-18 Wednesday, August 11, 2010—New York City....Pages 19-24 Wednesday, August 11, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 25-28 Wednesday evening, August 11, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 29-35 Friday, August 13, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 37-46 Friday evening, August 13, 2010—Lafayette, IN....Pages 47-49 Friday, August 13, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 51-55 Saturday, August 14, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 57-65 Saturday, August 14, 2010—Lafayette, IN....Pages 67-68 Saturday night, August 14, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 69-70 Front Matter....Pages 71-71 A Brief Interlude....Pages 73-77 Saturday morning, August 14, 2010—Lafayette, IN....Pages 79-80 Sunday, August 15, 2010—Washington D.C.....Pages 81-84 Monday, August 16, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 85-90 Tuesday, August 17, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 91-96 Wednesday, August 18, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 97-99 Wednesday night, August 18, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 101-103 Saturday, August 21, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 105-113 Front Matter....Pages 71-71 Saturday afternoon, August 21, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 115-123 Later Saturday afternoon, August 21, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 125-129 Sunday, August 22, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 131-135 Sunday evening, August 21, 2010—from Chicago, IL to Lafayette, IN....Pages 137-141 Front Matter....Pages 143-143 Another Brief Interlude....Pages 145-153 Sunday night, August 22, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 155-158 August, 1986—New York City to Combermere, Ontario....Pages 159-163 August, 1986—Combermere, Ontario....Pages 165-167 September, 1986—Combermere, Ontario....Pages 169-171 Sunday night, August 22, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 173-177 Sunday, August 22, 2010—White County, IN....Pages 179-182 Monday, August 23, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 183-186 Monday afternoon, August 23, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 187-191 Monday afternoon, August 23, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 193-196 Monday to Wednesday, August 25, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 197-202 Wednesday morning, August 25, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette to West Lafayette, IN....Pages 203-208 Thursday, August 26, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 209-217 Saturday, August 28, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 219-225 Saturday, August 28, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 227-229 Sunday, August 29, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 231-234 Front Matter....Pages 143-143 Sunday evening, August 29, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 235-236 Monday morning, 6:00 a.m., August 30, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 237-239 Monday morning, 8:00 a.m., August 30, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 241-242 Monday, August 30, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 243-248 Tuesday, 9:59 a.m., August 31, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 249-250 Front Matter....Pages 251-251 Another Interlude....Pages 253-255 Tuesday, 10:02 a.m., August 31, 2010—Central Standard Time—Chicago, IL....Pages 257-260 Tuesday, 10:12 a.m., August 31, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 261-264 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., August 31, 2010—Chicago to West Lafayette, IN....Pages 265-269 Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., August 31, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 271-271 Tuesday, 11:00 p.m., August 31, 2010—Washington D.C.....Pages 273-278 Wednesday morning, September 1, 2010—Washington D.C.....Pages 279-285 Wednesday, 9:20 p.m., September 1, 2010—West Lafayette, IN....Pages 287-291 Thursday, 11:00 a.m., September 2, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 293-299 Thursday, early afternoon, September 2, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 301-305 Friday afternoon, September 3, 2010—Lafayette, IN....Pages 307-311 Friday, September 3, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 313-315 Friday, September 3, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 317-319 Saturday, September 4, 2010, BAT DAY—Chicago, IL....Pages 321-322 Saturday, September 4, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 323-325 Front Matter....Pages 251-251 Saturday, September 4, 2010—Chicago, IL....Pages 327-327 Friday, September 10, 2010—outskirts of Lafayette, IN....Pages 329-337 Haiti: The Epilogue....Pages 339-339 Back Matter....Pages 341-373 In Zombie Seed and the Butterfly Blues: A Case of Social Justice students from a liberal arts class help Professor Delta Quinn and reporter, Caleb Barthes, uncover the political and corporate story behind the scientific development and implementation of the zombie seed . As the secrets of the seed are revealed, so are the secrets of Delta's tragic past which explain her desire to study the sequestered stories of domestic violence, which may lead the reader to ask whether there is a connection between cultural violence and interpersonal violence, and more importantly, whether such knowledge will awaken the zombie in all of us. Socrates' oft quoted maxim-the unexamined life is not worth living -speaks to the current image of the zombie who walks through life without critically thinking, without addressing political issues, without participating in civil discourse or democratic entitlements. Zombie Seed and the Butterfly Blues: A Case of Social Justice is meant to engage the college student, to have students address and discuss issues of relevance to society at large. For example, it can be read in sociology or communication classes that show the documentary "The Corporation." Whether in anthropology, business, communication, English, history, organizational communication, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, rhetoric, sociology or women'studies the novel is intended to provide a teaching tool to professors who are looking for new ways to awaken students. The author is happy to discuss how you can use the book in your courses. Contact her at rpclairpurdue. edu. Click here to view or download SAMPLE CLASS ACTIVITIES Award Nomination: Outstanding Book of the Year Award 2013 from the Organizational Communication Division of the National Communication Association "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 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, the facts found at the end of the book should "wake up" any remaining zombies"--Page 4 of cover