The Immune System (Paperback)

by Peter Parham (Author) "Immunology is the study of the physiological mechanisms that humans and other animals use to defend their bodies from invasion by other organisms..." (more)
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...Appealing and relevant for those students who approach the study of the immune system through a clinical lens, including students of medicine, pharmacology, midwifery, or nursing; it would also be appropriate in an introductory immunology course..
113(3):345-6
–Clinical Immunology, 2004

...Appealing and relevant for those students who approach the study of the immune system through a clinical lens... -- Clinical Immunology 113(3):345-6, 2004

Product Description
The Immune System, Second Edition has been designed for use in immunology courses for undergraduate, medical, dental, and pharmacy students. This class-tested and successful textbook synthesizes the established facts of immunology into a comprehensible, coherent, and up-to-date account of how the immune system works, rather than presenting immunology as a chronology of experiments and discoveries. Emphasizing the human immune system the text has been designed to break down the barriers which often divide basic and clinical immunology. The reader-friendly text, section and chapter summaries, and full-color illustrations make the book accessible and easily understandable to students. The Immune System is adapted from Immunobiology by Janeway, Travers & Walport.

New in the Second Edition:

-Inclusion of end-of-chapter questions throughout the book. Questions consist of a mix of clinical and basic science. Detailed answers to all questions are provided in the back of the book.

-Completely updated throughout.

-Even greater emphasis on human immunity.

-Enhanced and revised treatment of the complement system,including new figures and icons to clarify concepts.

-Increased emphasis on human genetics throughout the book.

-Expanded and updated treatment of innate immunity,particularly the mucosal system.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Garland Science; 2 edition (May 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815340931
• ISBN-13: 978-0815340935
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,308 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read textbook, November 19, 2000

By	JS (SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Immune System (Paperback)

I borrowed this book from a prof who was reviewing it for the next time he taught immunology. I used it to gear myself up for two presentations and papers in biochem and cell/molecular biology. Having no experience in immunology but a solid backgroudn in biochem and biology, I found it incredibly easy to read, yet has all the details and mechanisms necessary for one to read and understand research papers in immunology. The picture and graphics are fantastic. It is concise without skipping so much detail as to lose the reader. I wish all my textbooks were written this well. It ties in material from biochemisty and cell biology as well as genetics. It would be a wonderful text for an upper level undergraduate immunology course.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish Peter Parham had written all my books, in all subjects, November 1, 2006

By	A. Shalman (Israel) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a medical student, and I have red and seen a lot of books. Guys, I couldn't believe how easy and fluent was the reading of this book. I must admit that i am not one of those guys that can sit down and finish the big Robbins in a few days, but with this book I have managed to do it !!! For me it was a first. Because P.Parham constantly reminds you of the stuff you read in the earlier chapters, and the exceptionally simple but good illustrations, you don't forget anything! I truly never seen such a thing. My enthusiasm may seem too exaggerated but I can't help it. 450 pages went like 50, and the book spares no details! Another great point is the questions and answers at the end of the chapters and at the end of the book, respectively. Med. Students, this book is for you, and 5 stars are not nearly enough.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best immunology book!, April 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Immune System (Paperback)

This is the best immunology book out there for the aspiring medical student. Well written, easy read, concise. During the first years of medical school you need sources that deliver information in a quick, organized manner and this book delivers! Don't think about any other immunology textbook.