How to cite a book in AMA

The AMA format for a book, as a template and a real example. Fill in your own source in the generator below.

AMA Manual of Style, 11th ed.

AMA 11Format

Surname G. Title of book. 2nd ed. Publisher; 2024.

AMA 11Example

Hall JE, Hall ME. Guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology. 14th ed. Elsevier; 2021.

AMA book rules

  1. Surname and initials, then the title in italics and title case.
  2. Edition: “2nd ed.”
  3. Publisher; Year. AMA 11th edition no longer gives the place of publication.
  4. Add a DOI or URL for an e-book if there is one.

AMA book citation generator

Paste a DOI or ISBN, or type the details. The in-text marker appears under the reference.

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AMA 11AMA Manual of Style, 11th ed.
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Hall JE, Hall ME. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. 14th ed. Elsevier; 2021.

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Questions about AMA books

How do I cite a book in AMA?

Author AA. Title of Book. Edition. Publisher; Year.

Does AMA 11 still need a city?

No. The 11th edition dropped the place of publication for books.

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