RH399: Dr. Watt

Report on Candidate or His Book

 

Choose one of the following books:

• Howard Dean, Winning Back America, 2003 (some copies available in bookstore, and one on library reserve)
• John Kerry, A Call to Service, 2003 (some copies available in bookstore, and one on library reserve)
• Douglas Brinkley, Tour of Duty (Kerry biography)
• General Wesley Clark, Waging Modern War, 2002 (one copy on library reserve)
• Richard Gephardt, An Even Better Place: American in the 21^st Century, 1999 (one copy on library reserve)
• Joseph Lieberman, In Praise of Public Life: The Honor and Purpose of Political Service, 2000 (one copy on library reserve)
• Joe and Hadassah Lieberman, with Sarah Crichton, An Amazing Adventure: Joe and Hadassah’s Personal Notes on the 2000 Campaign, 2003 (one copy on library reserve)
• John Edwards, Four Trials, 2004 (one copy on library reserve)
• George W. Bush and Karen Hughes, A Charge to Keep, 2001 (one copy on library reserve)
• George W. Bush et al., We Will Prevail: President George W. Bush on War, Terrorism and Freedom, 2003 (one copy on order for library reserve)
• George W. Bush et al., On God and Country, 2004 (one copy on order for library reserve)

Or another book, such as by a third-party candidate, if prior approval is obtained.

 

The following is the minimum amount of the book that should be read: skim the complete book, and read at least two chapters closely.  (Of course, you are encouraged the read it all if you have time and interest.)

 

Then, type up a 3-4 page (1.5 spacing) book report in which you summarize and characterize the book as a whole, and then provide some further analysis of the chapters you read in depth: what was the purpose of those chapters?  How well do you think that purpose was achieved, and through what means? Etc.

 

Due Thursday, Nov. 11.  I am happy to answer questions about your report, and/or provide feedback on drafts.