A book review for PLSC 411 does more than rehash the content of a book or comment on its length or
entertainment value because (presumably) everyone will have read it. Instead, the main goal is to try to identify
the main argument or arguments of the book and critique it on those grounds. For example, you might ask
whether an argument is adequately supported by the author(s). The point is not to create a class-specific form
of writing, but to focus your attention on the main element in any book review: identifying the key issues or
contributions of a book, and opining on whether the book accomplishes what it sets out to do. There is,
however, one artificial, class-specific aspect of a PLSC 411 book review; authors are required to include a shortlist of discussion questions that might be used in class. Note that book reviews will be due ahead of the class and
posted on MyCourses for all to read. Students are responsible for reading each other’s reviews and discussion
questions.
please read Green and Gerber and do this book review. I will attach a model book review you can use as a
reference for an example
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