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How to Cite a Book in Harvard
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Reference list entry
Kuhn, T.S. (1970) The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
In-text citation
(Kuhn, 1970)
Quoting? Add the page number
(Kuhn, 1970, p. 23)
No author? It renders like this
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1970). Chicago: University of Chicago Press. (The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, 1970)
No date? It renders like this
Kuhn, T.S. (no date) The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Chicago: 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 Harvard?
Kuhn, T.S. (1970) The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Chicago: 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). Chicago: University of Chicago Press. In the text: (The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, 1970). With no date, it becomes: Kuhn, T.S. (no date) The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
How do I add a page number when quoting a book in Harvard?
(Kuhn, 1970, p. 23)
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