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Immunology: A Short Course
" A Short Course undertakes to cover all the important areas of contemporary immunological knowledge and simultaneously to provide a historical view of the discoveries that have built the groundwork of modern immunological thought. . . . A Short Course performs this function admirably, taking advantage of the authors' breadth of knowledge and a contemporary molecular and cellular view of immunology. . . . A Short Course complements the broad coverage of immunology as a biological discipline with a full set of clear and attractive illustrations of cellular and molecular details of the immune system. [. . A Short Course] offers a valuable balance between classic and contemporary, academic and clinical, and will serve many students, and their teachers well." -David H. Margulies, M.D., Ph.D.
The Fourth Edition of A Short Course,completely updated on a chapter-by-chapter basis,contains extensive revisions to reflect the many recent advances in our understanding of immunology. This text contains a thorough introduction to immunology and concludes each chapter with review questions. Among the numerous additional features are clinical case scenarios and new, full-color illustrations that have been specially designed for this edition.
Within this edition, particular emphasis is placed on T-and B-cell responses to antigen, antigen processing and presentation, vaccination technology, immunotherapy, and mechanisms responsible for immune disorders. A Short Course, Fourth Edition proves itself to be an invaluable tool by offering the most coherent presentation of topics available. Included in this fully revised new
* Two new chapters on cytokines and immune responses to infection
* Updated case scenarios and review questions
* Accompanying Web site with downloadable illustrations and up-to-date CD and cytokine tables
* Full-color interior with all new figures
A Short Course, Fourth Edition is the clear choice when searching for a concise and accessible book in modern immunology.
The Fourth Edition of A Short Course,completely updated on a chapter-by-chapter basis,contains extensive revisions to reflect the many recent advances in our understanding of immunology. This text contains a thorough introduction to immunology and concludes each chapter with review questions. Among the numerous additional features are clinical case scenarios and new, full-color illustrations that have been specially designed for this edition.
Within this edition, particular emphasis is placed on T-and B-cell responses to antigen, antigen processing and presentation, vaccination technology, immunotherapy, and mechanisms responsible for immune disorders. A Short Course, Fourth Edition proves itself to be an invaluable tool by offering the most coherent presentation of topics available. Included in this fully revised new
* Two new chapters on cytokines and immune responses to infection
* Updated case scenarios and review questions
* Accompanying Web site with downloadable illustrations and up-to-date CD and cytokine tables
* Full-color interior with all new figures
A Short Course, Fourth Edition is the clear choice when searching for a concise and accessible book in modern immunology.
528 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1996
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June 8, 2025
Excellent introduction — only requires a basic understanding of biology fundamentals.
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