Homework: Foundation of East Asian Civilization
Write a review of a non-fiction book of your choosing on East Asia from the beginning to the seventeenth century. Your review should do the following:
A. Briefly describe the topic of the book
B. Identify the book's thesis and argument
C. Briefly describe the book's sources (to be found in the footnotes and bibliography)
D. Explain whether you found the thesis and argument persuasive and why, supporting your analysis with evidence and examples from the book
E. Comment on whether the sources used enhance or detract from the book's persuasiveness
F. Address what you think were specific strengths and weaknesses of the book, using evidence and examples from the book
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.