About the Book
The characters of The Walking Dead live in a desolate post-apocalyptic world, filled with relentless violence and death. In
reality, how would such never-ending trauma affect the psyche? By understanding the psychological forces that drive the
series' action, fans can better grasp this compelling fictional universe. Which characters suffer PTSD and is there hope
for them? Is the Governor a psychopath, a sociopath, or something even worse? What does Terror Management Theory
tell us about what it means to fight constantly or survival? What is the emotional cost of killing a walker or even another
living person? What is groupthink and how does it affect the decisions made by the people of Woodbury, Terminus,
Alexandria, and Rick's "family"? In 19 chapters from a range of esteemed contributors, plus "Case Files" sidebars by editor
Travis Langley with a foreword by Night of the Living Dead co-creator John Russo, The Walking Dead Psychology: Psych
of the Living Dead answers these and many other questions in a way sure to fascinate the millions of passionate readers
and viewers.