edited book

noun

A (themed, nonfiction) book comprised of chapters written by various authors, compiled by one or more editors (who may also contribute chapters).

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Meanings

nounedited book (plural edited books)

plural edited books

  1. A (themed, nonfiction) book comprised of chapters written by various authors, compiled by one or more editors (who may also contribute chapters).

    This edited book is the product of three research groups at the University of Brighton coming together.

    2013, Jamie Kaminski, Angela M Benson, David Arnold, editors, Contemporary Issues in Cultural Heritage Tourism, page xxv
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    This edited book is timed to coincide with recent global electronic commerce/business (e-commerce) research in small- to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs).

    2005, Nabeel Y. Al-Qirim, editor, Global Electronic Business Research: Opportunities and Directions, Idea Group Publishing, page vii

    Sometimes you may use materials from an article or chapter contained in an edited book. In such a case you should reference the article or chapter as well as the book where such works are published.

    2011, Allyson Sesay, Educational Research: a Beginner's Guide, Xlibris, page 158
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