Citing a cited reference

If you wish to refer to an author at second hand (eg a reference in a review which cites a paper or book you have not actually read), the following form should be used.

You should keep cited references to an absolute minimum.

Examples

Method 1

This example is a journal article cited in a book. Follow the citation style for each type of publication and join them with "Cited by". The exact style will vary according to the citation system you are using:

Chang, I. C. L. (1952). The fatty acid content of meat and poultry before and after cooking. Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 29, 334-378. Cited by Bender, A.E. (1978). Food processing and nutrition. London: Academic Press.

Method 2

Alternatively you can use the following approach in which you would include both references in your list - both the Chang reference and the reference for the book by Bender which you have read. This time you would put "cited in..." in brackets after the author and year.

Chang, I. C. L. (1952) (cited in Bender, 1978) The fatty acid content of meat and poultry before and after cooking. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 29, 334-378.

Bender, A.E. (1978). Food processing and nutrition. London: Academic Press.

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