How do you cite a book in APA format without including the publishing city?

In APA 7th edition, you don't *need* to include the publication city. The publisher's location is considered optional. You only need the publisher's name and the state (if in the US) or country if it's not obvious from the publisher's name.

Here's how you'd cite a book without the city:

Example 1: Publisher location is obvious from the publisher's name:

Author, A. A. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.

Example 2: Publisher location is not obvious:

Author, A. A. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher Name (State/Country).

Let's illustrate:

Example using only publisher name (because it implies location):

Smith, J. (2023). *The impact of social media*. Oxford University Press.

Example where state/country is needed:

Jones, B. (2022). *Understanding Quantum Physics*. Small Town Press (New York).

or

Brown, C. (2021). *A History of Brazil*. Editora Nacional (Brazil).

Always prioritize finding the most complete information possible, but omitting the city is acceptable in APA 7th if the publisher location is already clear.