HST paper

The Long summer how climate changed civilization

Part I   – What is the author’s thesis? (What’s the argument?) Who is the

                intended audience?  Briefly restate the author’s thesis and various

                ideas that he/she wishes to get across with the book.

Part II  – Was the author successful in arguing the thesis?  What points were used

               to support the author’s argument?  Were they persuasive?  Why/why

               not?  What, if anything, is missing? (Unanswered questions, unasked

               questions)

Part III – Briefly give a personal review of the book.  What did you learn?

Did you like it?  Would you recommend it?  Why/why not?