APA Style Guide: Books

Additional examples and explanations for book citations are found on pages 202-6 in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Assocation (2010), or visit the Web sites listed on the APA Style Guide page.

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Author's Last Name, Author's First Initial. (Year). Title of book. Location: Publisher.

Note: Some of the citations below may also include an article or chapter title and editors.

Landreth, G. (2002). Play therapy: the art of the relationship. New York: Brunner-Routledge.

Sells, J., & Yarhouse, M. (2011). Counseling couples in conflict: a relational restoration model. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic.

Goodman, R. (2007). After a Parent's Death: Group, Family, and Individual Therapy. In N. Webb (Ed.), Play therapy with children in crisis: a casebook for practitioners (pp. 173-96). New York: Guilford.

Lartey, E. (2003). In living color: an intercultural approach to pastoral care and counseling. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.asburyseminary.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=105424&site=ehost-live

1. Which of the following is a correct APA citation for a book?
   
   
   1. Charlton, Katherine. (2008). Rock music styles: A history. Boston:
                 McGraw-Hill.
   2. Charlton, K. (2008). Rock music styles: A history. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
   3. Charlton, K. Rock music styles: A history. Boston: McGraw-Hill. (2008).
   4. K. Charlton. (2008). Rock music styles: A history. Boston:  McGraw-Hill.

2. Which of the following is a correct APA citation for a book?
   
   
   1. Fast, Susan. (2000). Music, contexts, and meaning in U2. In W. Everett
                (Ed.),Expression in pop-rock music: Critical and analytical essays
                (pp. 33-58). New York: Routledge.
   2. Fast, S. (2000). Music, contexts, and meaning in U2. In W. Everett
                (Ed.).Expression in pop-rock music: Critical and analytical essays.
                (pg. 33-58). New York: Routledge.
   3. Fast, S. (2000). Music, contexts, and meaning in U2. In W. Everett
                (Ed.), Expression in pop-rock music: Critical and analytical essays
                (pp. 33-58). New York: Routledge.
   4. Fast, S. (2000). Music, contexts, and meaning in U2. In W. Everett
                (Ed.), Expression in pop-rock music: Critical and analytical essays
                (pp. 33-58). New York: Routledge.
      
      
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