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AMA Citation Guide
Books

Print Book

Reference List Format:

Number. Author AA, Author BB, Author CC. Book Title. Edition number (if it is the second edition or above). City, State (or Country) of publisher: Publisher's name; copyright year.

Reference List Example:

4. Chevan J, Clapis PA, eds. Physical Therapy Management of Low Back Pain: A Case-Based Approach. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2013.

Chapter in a Book

Reference List Format:

Number. Author AA. Chapter title. In: Editor EE, Editor FF, eds. Book Title. Edition number (if it is the second edition or above). City, State (or Country) of publisher: Publisher's name; Year:Pages.

Reference List Example:

5. Krauss J. The Kaltenborn-Evjenth concept. In: Chevan J, Clapis PA, eds. Physical Therapy Management of Low Back Pain: A Case-Based Approach. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2013:67-93.

Ebook

Reference List Format:

Number. Author AA, Author BB. Book Title. Edition number (if it is the second edition or above). City, State (or Country) of publisher: Publisher's name; Copyright year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL

Reference List Example:

6. Monsen RB, ed. Genetics and Ethics in Health Care: New Questions in the Age of Genomics Health. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association; 2009. Accessed December 1, 2021. https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/ovid/genetics-and-ethics-in-health-care-new-questions-in-the-age-of-genomic-health-8627