Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 5e

Description

In this updated edition of Basic Immunology, the authors continue to deliver a clear, modern introduction to immunology, making this the obvious choice for today s busy students. Their experience as teachers, course directors, and lecturers helps them to distill the core information required to understand this complex field. Through the use of high-quality illustrations, relevant clinical cases, and concise, focused text, it s a perfectly accessible introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with an emphasis on clinical relevance.

• Concise, clinically focused content is logically organized by mechanism for efficient mastery of the material.
• Features an appendix of clinical cases and CD molecules.
• Includes numerous full-color illustrations, useful tables, and chapter outlines.
• Focus questions within each chapter are ideal for self-assessment and review.
• Key points bolded throughout the text make it easy to locate important information.

• Presents information in a format and style that maximizes usefulness to students and teachers studying medicine, allied health fields, and biology.
• Fully updated content equips you with the latest relevant advances in immunology.
• Revised and updated artwork enhances your visual learning of important principles and reduces the excessive factual details found in larger textbooks.
• Twelve brand-new animations available on Student Consult help further explain complex concepts.
• Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience gives you access to the text, figures, images, glossary of immunology terms, self-assessment questions, and references on a variety of devices.