Chicago Citation Guide - Book

How to Cite a Book in Chicago Style: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing books in Chicago 17th edition. Includes examples for Notes-Bibliography and Author-Date systems.

Citation Format

Author, First Name. Title of Book. Place: Publisher, Year.

Example

Smith, John A. Research Methods in Psychology. New York: Academic Press, 2023.

Important Notes

  • Notes-Bibliography: Use footnotes for in-text citations
  • Author-Date: Use (Smith 2023) for in-text citations
  • Include city of publication
  • Publisher name can be shortened

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