edited book

English

Noun

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

     This edited book is timed to coincide with recent global electronic commerce/business (e-commerce) research in small- to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs).

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

     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.

   • 2013, Jamie Kaminski, Angela M Benson, David Arnold, editors, Contemporary Issues in Cultural Heritage Tourism, page xxv:

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

Related terms

• multiple authored book
• single authored book

Translations

book of chapters by different authors, compiled by an editor or editors