{"product_id":"a-place-called-district-12-appalachian-geography-and-music-in-the-hunger-games-9781476687285","title":"A Place Called District 12: Appalachian Geography and Music in The Hunger Games","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins drew from real-world history and geography, particularly from Appalachia, to create her post-apocalyptic world. Her 2019 prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, delves deeper into Appalachia's cultural diversity and musical traditions, providing a tour of human geography, history, and culture that establishes the foundation for the saga's novels and films. The book explores how place can shape culture, how social and geographical concepts intersect, and how these ideas apply to The Hunger Games. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 277 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: McFarland \u0026amp; Co  Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen crafting her post-apocalyptic world of The Hunger Games, author Suzanne Collins drew inspiration from various real-world historical and geographical elements, particularly from the Appalachian region. This influence is evident in the culture and setting of District 12. In her 2019 prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Collins delved even deeper into the rich cultural diversity and musical traditions of Appalachia, offering readers a captivating exploration of this region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book serves as a comprehensive guide to human geography, history, and culture, laying the groundwork for the entire saga's novels and films. Told from the perspective of a geographer, it delves into the profound ways in which place can shape culture, how social and geographical concepts intersect, and how these ideas apply to The Hunger Games. Specifically, the work examines the concept of home and the ways in which attachment to a place is strengthened through landscape, geography, and song.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough its detailed and insightful analysis, this book provides readers with a deeper understanding of the world of The Hunger Games and its connection to the broader tapestry of human history and geography. Whether you are a fan of the series or an enthusiast of exploration, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper appreciation for the rich and complex world of Suzanne Collins' creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 338g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781476687285\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas W. Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46004764967162,"sku":"9781476687285","price":38.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1715946744077_book.jpg?v=1716038610","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-place-called-district-12-appalachian-geography-and-music-in-the-hunger-games-9781476687285","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}