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How to Cite a Book in Chicago
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Chicago example for a book
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Reference list entry
Kuhn, Thomas S. 1970. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press.
In-text citation
(Kuhn 1970)
Quoting? Add the page number
(Kuhn 1970, 23)
No author? It renders like this
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. 1970. University of Chicago Press. (The Structure of Scientific Revolutions 1970)
No date? It renders like this
Kuhn, Thomas S. n.d. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press.
What you need to cite a book
- Author(s) or editor(s)
- Full title (and subtitle)
- Edition, if not the first
- Publisher and place of publication
- Year of publication
Tip: For a chapter in an edited book, cite the chapter author and add the editor and book title.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cite a book in Chicago?
Kuhn, Thomas S. 1970. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press.
What if the book has no author or date?
With no author, the entry becomes: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. 1970. University of Chicago Press. In the text: (The Structure of Scientific Revolutions 1970). With no date, it becomes: Kuhn, Thomas S. n.d. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press.
How do I add a page number when quoting a book in Chicago?
(Kuhn 1970, 23)
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