Book Review
The book review assesses the following learning outcomes:
•    Conduct a critical review using their own criteria and judgment within defined guidelines
You must write a 1500 word critical book review on one of the following
Books:
Doidge, N. (2014). The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science. London: Penguin.
Dunbar, R. (2013). The Science of Love and Betrayal. London: Faber & Faber.
Eagleman, D. (2012). Incognito: The Secret Lives of The Brain. Edinburgh: Canon gate Books Ltd.
Sacks, O. (2013). Hallucinations. New York: Picador.
Sapolsky, R. (2004). Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers(3d Edition). New York: St Martin’s Press.

•    Note: Use of Primary Journal Sources: You are required to support the arguments put forward in your review using appropriate reference material, and this MUST INCLUDE journal based research articles as primary sources

•    ONLY books from this list can be reviewed. i.e. you CANNOT review a book which is not on this list It does not matter which edition of the book you choose to review.

•    The review should consist of a summary of the book and then a critical evaluation of the book. The critical evaluation should use academic citations and references (Apa Style Referencing). As with all written work, all statements in the review must be appropriately referenced. You are encouraged to use academic sources (texts, journal articles etc) as a base for their critical evaluation and NOT to use online sources, such as Wikipedia.

As you read, determine how you will structure the summary portion or background structure of your review. Be ready to take notes on the book’s key points, characters, and/or themes.
•    Characters: Are there characters in the work? Who are the principal characters? How do they affect the story? Do you empathize with them?
•    Themes/Motifs/Style: What themes or motifs stand out? How do they contribute to the work? Are they effective or not? How would you describe this author’s particular style? Is it accessible to all readers or just some?
•    Argument: How is the work’s argument set up? What support does the author give for her/findings? Does the work fulfill its purpose/support its argument?
•    Key Ideas: What is the main idea of the work? What makes it good, different, or groundbreaking?

•    Quotes: What quotes stand out? How can you demonstrate the author’s talent or the feel of the book through a quote?