to exchange ideas about Chapman’s presentation of history and assess both his presentation of history and the reviewer’s evaluation of the Chapman book.

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Module 3 Discussion
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Module 3 Discussion
Discussion objective: to exchange ideas about Chapman’s presentation of history and assess both his presentation of history and the reviewer’s evaluation of the Chapman book.

Read this New York Times book review of the Chapman book.

Discuss your assessment of both the Chapman book, and the review about it. I am not concerned with whether or not the book was easy to read, or if it was boring or interesting, as I am with your evaluation of Chapman’s viewpoint and whether or not he presents a balanced and accurate view of history. Do you think the book presents the content fairly? Do you think the reviewer is fair in his assessment of the book? Clearly, there is no right or wrong answer to this question. It asks you to compare history as presented by Davies to history as presented by Chapman. You may also need to do additional research to assess the historical accuracy of Chapman’s story. In this exchange of ideas, because no one student can view and comprehend all of history, it is particularly important to read and respond to your classmates.

Please use these books as some of your references
Read: Davies 8, 9; finish Chapman book, chapters 9-end (including epilogue)

Participate in Discussion Forum

Written Assignment Due Date: End of Module

he United States in World History by Edward J. Davies II (NY: Taylor & Francis, 2006)
Bananas: How United Fruit Shaped the World by Peter Chapman (any edition)
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkin (any edition)
All the Shah’s Men by Stephen Kinzer