Book Review
Assignment: – Write a 700-word book review of a book from the list below. Format: – 700 words, single spaced 3 pages – use parentheticals for quotations/citations:The author argues the sky is blue (42, 145) and says the sky is definitely blue from all empirical evidence (25). Include discussion of: – the author’s argument/main point – the author’s use of sources as evidence (what types are used, what types are not used) – who are the historical subjects of the book? Should other people or groups have been included? – how compelling you find the book. Are there strengths or weaknesses that stand out? Which book? Choose JUST ONE of the following books: – Joyce Appleby, The Relentless Revolution: A History of Capitalism (2011) – H.W. Brands, American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865-1900 (2010) – Louis Hyman, Debtor Nation: The History of America in Red Ink (2011)