Introduce the book. To do so (a)briefly outline the main problem(s) or issue(s) addressed by the book—do not summarize the book; (b) outline the author’s purpose.
(a)Identify the main most important argument(s) made in the book and provide a brief discussion elaboration of each.
(b) outline the basis of the arguments (how does the author support their arguments?)
Critically respond to the book (not the same as taking a negative stance). To do so, a student might ask: (a) are the arguments convincing, why or why not?
(b) are the arguments important and relevant for today’s problems, and what perspective do they lend? (c) what is significant about the book?
(d) what questions does the book help us to ask?
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