BOOK ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT

Read assigned book. Analyze book in a 2-3 page ESSAY (not bullet points) based on the questions provided below. Answer each question. Grade based on your ability to address each point. If you are unable to find material on a specific point clearly articulate this in your analysis and explain.  Check syllabus for due dates. No late work accepted.  
1.    What is the Author’s argument for writing the book (what point is he/she trying to make)? 
2.    Who is the author (Outline his background/high level)? Why is he/she qualified to write the book? Any particularly platform or experience with the subject?
3.    What is the purpose or the book?
4.    What is the layout and approach of the book? 
5.    What sources are used? What were the primary sources if any? What were the secondary sources if any? Explain and give examples. 
6.    Is the book effective? Why or Why not? 
7.    What do reviews say about the book (who was the reviewer)?
8.    How does this book fit into this class? 
9.    Does the book enhance our understanding of World History? If so how? If not, why not? 
10.    What was the most striking statement in the book to you? (Write out a powerful quote from the book, explain the quote, why did it strike you, how it fits with the overall purpose of the book). Cite page number.