Books: Examples for Works Cited Lists

Book with two authors

APA  Sennett, R., & Cobb, J. (1972). The hidden injuries of class. New York:
            Vintage Books.
Important Elements:
  • Authors or editors
  • Title of the book
  • Publisher
  • Place of publication
  • Date of publication

Note: Spacing is important.  Some citations appear identical but differ in slight ways, like spacing.  For example, compare Chicago, MLA, and Turabian.  Consult individual guides for exact spacing.

Chicago Sennett, Richard, and Jonathan Cobb. The Hidden Injuries of
   Class
. New York: Vintage Books, 1972.

  (Documentation One)


Sennett, Richard, and Jonathan Cobb.  1972.   The Hidden
   Injuries of Class
.  New York: Vintage Books. 
   (Documentation Two; Note: In Documentation Two, the  
   author's given name can be abbreviated, but the University of 
   Chicago Press advises the practice of providing the full given 
   name).
MLA Sennett, Richard, and Jonathan Cobb. The Hidden Injuries of 
           Class. New York: Vintage Books, 1972.
Turabian Sennett, Richard, and Jonathan Cobb. The Hidden Injuries of 
           Class. New York: Vintage Books, 1972.

 This page is adapted  from Lawton, Kelley A. and Laura Cousineau. "Assembling a List of Works Cited in your Paper." 3 Nov. 2003. Duke University. 22 April, 2004. <http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/citing.htm>.

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