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Book Review Data Format
Bibliographical Data (include title and author): Background Information: Who is the author?
(What are his nationality and origin?
When did the author write? Check standard reference books.)
What other work has the author done?
What is the author’s reputation?
Are there any important or enlightening circumstances connected
with the
composition of this work? Subject Matter of the Book What kind of book is it? (Is it fiction, history, popular psychology, textbook, technical?)
What is the subject of the book?
What material does it treat?
What is the tenor of the book—the author’s basic interpretation
of the material? Method of Organization:
Summarize the table of contents. What are the tone and style of the book? (What kind of audience is being addressed? Does the author give interesting facts or analyses?) State four to ten main ideas of the book. (Use a separate sheet.) Select and quote one short passage as an example of the author’s insight. (Use a separate sheet.)
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