Book Reviewr: Destined For War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap? 2017 by Graham Allison
use this format: 5-10 pages, dbl space,1 inch margins, 12 pt font, times new roman, or cambria
2) COVER PAGE: Your name: and the Book Title.
( The BODY of the paper should include the information below):
1. Author’s name, date published (prefer recent –within last 10 years), Title, Publisher.
2. Author’s Bio: (focus on the academic credentials and expertise)
3. Book Abstract: one page summary of key points, and conclusions.
4. Book Purpose: What is the author attempting to accomplish in this book? Why is this important? (usually stated in the Preface or Intro)
5. Book Evaluation: How well does the author accomplish his/her purpose? Discuss pros and cons.
6. Analysis: What are the strength’s and limitations of the author’s approach or methodology? What is the quality of the writing? Is it clear, precise, and interesting?
7. What contribution does this book make to Political Science ?
8. Who would benefit from reading this book (students, professors, policy makers?)