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the essay question is:
Are Nina Munk’s observations regarding Sachs’ implementation of the millennium village project accurate? Do you agree or disagree? the argument have to supported by empirically and theoretically.
sources:
Two theoretical resources :
Choose one from Keynes or Hayek theory
Choose one from Marxist / mercantilist / liberalism economic theory.
And two empirical resource : writer should search for it.
book: The Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty by Nina Munk
International political economy
Your review will convey the significance of the book and, in the process, enhance your understanding of the issues arising from economic development.
Spelling and grammar matter, as does the clarity and organization of your writing. The paper must have a title page and a bibliography.
All pages except the title page must be numbered. The title and bibliography do not count toward the page limit.
A critical book review is more than a book review which simply summarizes the content of the book. Rather, a critical book review assess a book’s strengths and weaknesses, evaluates the goal(s) of a book and evaluates use of evidence while drawing on outside research sources to add both substance and depth to one’s review.
In this regard, the critical book review aims to incorporate the variety of sources utilized in research papers while still allowing the reviewer to more directly engage themes within a specific text.
Please Consider the Following:
“Critical” does not mean negative.
A good review does not have to be negative; it does have to be fair and analytical. While it is appropriate to relate whether or not you like the book, you must also tell your readers why you liked or disliked it.
This is where your ability to integrate outside resources becomes crucial. In short, reactions to the book, either positive or negative, must be
n order to write a critical book review, you must be a critical reader. Ask questions of the book and note reactions as you read. Your book review then discusses those questions and reactions.
Recommended Structure
Summarize the main themes of book and identify the author. Note any aspects of the author’s background that are important for understanding the book.
Essay questions:
The combination of critical book review and argumentative essay:
Are Nina Munk’s observations regarding Sachs’ implementation of the MVP accurate?
Make your own argument and support the argument by empirically and theoretically.
Must use only a BOOK AND scholarly sources.
Book: The Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty
- Two theoretical resources :
- Choose one from Keynes or Hayek theory
- Choose one from Marxist / mercantilist / liberalism economic theory
- And two empirical resource : writer should search for it.
