I'm trying to cite a book that was published by Oxford University Press. The publisher's main office is in Oxford, but since I'm an American, it's likely that the actual book I have was published in their New York division. Should I cite it as "New York: Oxford University Press" or "Oxford: Oxford University Press"?
2006-10-19 09:15:15 · 6 answers · asked by drshorty 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If there are several publication cities listed, you select the one that is geographically closest to you. For more information, refer to your required style handbook (MLA, AP, etc.). If you don't know what style you are supposed to use, ask your professor.
2006-10-19 09:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by Molly M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The city listed first is the location of the division of the publishing house that actually published the book. THAT is the location to use when citing anything. After all, if you try to track the book with a different part of the company, especially several years later, the chances are slim that you will succeed.
Printing location is relevant only for tax collection.
2006-10-20 13:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by Marion Gropen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of the format (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.), use the "New York: Oxford University Press" reference. If it is in the US, it was likely published in the US; this is true even if the author is British.
2006-10-19 10:53:03 · answer #3 · answered by Future Lawyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cite the author and date your edition was published.
2006-10-19 09:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by Nick W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just cite the book that you are using.
2006-10-19 09:22:10 · answer #5 · answered by rubus_lou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best website for MLA citations:
http://www.northern.wvnet.edu/~tcraig/wc.html#Traditional
2006-10-19 09:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by Linda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋