Book chapter


You may need to consult more than one section of Re:cite to accurately represent the source used. Your citation may look different depending on the number of authors it has. Check the frequently asked questions about Chicago B page for further advice.


In-text citation

In-text citation examples

…has been argued (Gould 1984)...

OR

Gould (1984) argues that…

OR

Gould (1984, 308) states that…

Reference list

Reference list template

Author Surname, First name. Year of publication. "Title of Chapter." In Title of Book, edited by First Name Surname. Publisher.

Reference list example

Gould, Glenn. 1984. "Streisand as Schwarzkopf." In The Glenn Gould Reader, edited by Tim Page. Vintage Books.

Tips for this reference type

  • See Manual 13.109.  It is only necessary to cite book chapters if they are in an edited book, where each chapter has a different author.
  • For chapters with more than one author, consult the About Chicago B page.
  • The Chicago Manual of Style no longer requires the place of publication to be included in most book citations (see Manual 14.30). Page ranges for chapters are also no longer required in the bibliography (see Manual 13.25).
  • Specify the edition if it is not the first edition (see Manual 14.15).
  • For books in an alternative format (i.e. microfilm), include the format type after the facts of publication (Manual 14.17).
  • Editor's name(s) should be followed with the abbreviation ed. (or eds.). Use the same format where there is a translator (trans.) or compiler (comp.) instead of an editor.
  • Use the shortened form for second and subsequent footnotes.
  • For online books, include the DOI (or URL) as the last part of the citation.
  • Where there are no page numbers, you may refer to chapter or section headings. See Manual 14.59.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)