In a review essay of 1500 words, you will discuss the monograph assigned, which this iemester is Kyle Longley, LBJ's 1968. An academic book review requires careful reading and analysis in order to achieve a satisfactory result. The reviewer need not have extensive prior (nowledge of the subject; the review focuses on the book in question. though additional nformation may be included where appropriate. After an introduction that identifies the author's thesis, your essay will include a brief synopsis of the subject and the author's contributions to our understanding of it, some iiscussion of the book's construction and approach and an assessment of its effectiveness, and a conclusion that addresses the quality, importance, and value of the work. The essay will conform the Chicago Manual of Style, 17m Edition, utilizing footnotes. A Jasic guide to the citation format can be found here