Choose a book from the . Read the book and complete a book report according to the following format: Include information about the book such as title, author(s), publisher, and publication date. Do some research and include some professional background information on the author(s) and other books he/she may have written. Indicate the source of your information. This is an overview of the book. A summary is a shortened version of the original. The main purpose of such a simplification is to highlight the major points from the genuine (much longer) subject. A summary contains neither interpretation nor rating. Only the opinion of the original writer is reflected paraphrased with new words without quotations from the text. Unlike a retelling, a summary has no dramatic structure and is written in present tense or historic present. Since the instructor has read most of these books, this section is to give him confirmation that you actually read the book. ghlights are adequate and details will be in the next sections. This section is to point out the main philosophy of the author regarding the subject matter. What are the authors major premises? How does the author support or develop his or her point of view and what evidence is used? What are the major conclusions offered in the book? What are the implications for resolving the problem(s) discussed? What did you find most meaningful in the book? Are you in agreement with the main premise or conclusions of the author? Why or why not? Do you believe the authors premises and conclusions are supported by processes and trends in society as you see them? What are your own conclusions about the usefulness of the book? What is your own personal evaluation of this book in terms of readability, quality, and impact upon your own views? Your paper must be typed, printed, and a .
