| Approaching the Hunger Games Trilogy: A Literary and Cultural Analysis Contributor(s): Henthorne, Tom (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786468645 ISBN-13: 9780786468645 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy - Social Science | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: 813.6 |
| LCCN: 2012022250 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.65 lbs) 206 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book addresses Suzanne Collins's work from a number of literary and cultural perspectives in an effort to better understand both its significance and its appeal. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to the Hunger Games trilogy, drawing from literary studies, psychology, gender studies, media studies, philosophy, and cultural studies. An analytical rather than evaluative work, it dispenses with extended theoretical discussions and academic jargon. Assuming that readers are familiar with the entire trilogy, the book also avoids plot summary and character analysis, instead focusing on the significance of the story and its characters. It includes a biographical essay, glossaries, questions for further study, and an extensive bibliography. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |
Contributor Bio(s): Henthorne, Tom: - The late Tom Henthorne was an associate professor of English and Women's and Gender Studies at Pace University and director of the American Studies program. He was the author of numerous articles on topics ranging from Cyberspace to Star Wars and wrote a book on Joseph Conrad's early, postcolonial fiction. |