How do I cite a book?

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Each citation style has specific requirements for citing books. Generally, your citation will include this information, although the order of information and the formatting will differ from one style to the next:

  • author(s) or editor(s)
  • book title
  • publication details, such as publisher, location, and date

APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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