Question #N91

The author of the text is a professor of economics, and the text is a review of a book on economic history. What is the most likely reason why the author uses the word "provocative"?

In this passage, the word "provocative" is used to
A. emphasize the author’s disagreement with the book’s main argument.
B. describe the author’s personal opinion of the book’s subject matter.
C. suggest that the book presents a new and challenging perspective.
D. highlight the author’s expertise in economic history.