Write an essay that critically assesses the authors arguments, use of sources, strengths, limitations, and contributions to the field. Do NOT summarize the contents of the book for more than 1-2 sentences. Instead, make an argument that assesses the book. Include an MLA-style citation for the book at the beginning of the review. 800-1000 words.
Rhetorical domains and evaluative questionsThesis: Do you make a clear assessment of the quality of the book? Do you explain how the book develops previous arguments on the same or similar topics? Do you explain what the most important contributions of the book are? Analysis: Do you clearly and succinctly summarize the books argument? Do you assess its persuasiveness by considering how it supports its claims with historical evidence? Do you identify any flaws or weaknesses in its argument?
