Q. How do I cite a book or book chapter in bluebook format?

Bluebook Rule 15 gives the citation format for books, reports, and other nonperiodic materials as well as shorter works in collection, including book chapters. 

Generally, the a book citation should include the author's full name, the title of the book, the page cited, editor's name (if applicable ), edition (if applicable), and year of publication. A chapter citation will also include the chapter author and starting page. 

Examples:

• Book Citation: See JONATHAN ZITTRAIN, THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET AND HOW TO STOP IT 125 (2008).
• Book Chapter Citation: See Matthew C. Stephenson, Law and Corruption, in ELGAR CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CORRUPTION LAW (Mark Pieth & Tina Søreide eds., 2023).

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For more information about citing books and book chapters, refer to Bluebook Rule 15.  There are Bluebooks available at the Harvard Law School Library Circulation Desk.  You can also purchase a subscription to the Bluebook online at http://www.legalbluebook.com.