Use the publication information provided on the title page (not the cover) of the book. The copyright date is usually given on the back of the title page.
The standard elements of a book citation typically include the following:
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Title
Place of publication
Publisher
Publication date
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Volume:
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Publishing City:
Year Published: Does the resource have pagination? Yes No Pages referenced:
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CD/DVD
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