BOOK REVIEW ESSAY: You will write an informed book review on Carrigan, William D.
and Webb, Clive. Forgotten Dead: Mob Violence against Mexicans in the United States.
Oxford University Press, 2013.
The length of the book review will be 2 double-spaced pages minimum.
REMEMBER TO USE A WRITING PROGRAM LIKE GRAMMARLY BEFORE
SUBMITTING YOUR BOOK REVIEW:
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Make sure you make a copy for safekeeping.
Book Review Due Date: Monday, November 29, 2021 by 10 am
Organization of Book Review:
Introduction and author’s thesis: Write an introduction that identifies the book and its
author. Present the book’s thesis, main idea or argument; describe the nature of the
subject matter. Summarize the author’s purpose for writing this book and indicate
whether you think the author achieved it.
Evidence Presented: What evidence did the author present to support thesis? Does the
evidence support the thesis? Present examples from the book.
Assessment and Conclusion: What is your overall view about the book? State your
views or opinions. Did it affect your thoughts on the topic? Explain. Would you
recommend it to someone? Assessment may also focus on the nature of the
argument/thesis presented and the nature of the evidence. Cite passages from the book
that illustrate your views about strengths and weaknesses.
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