Immunobiology of Human Milk [Paperback]

Lars A. Hanson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0972958304 | ISBN-13: 978-0972958301 | Publication Date: April 2004 | Edition: 1

The first of its kind, The Immunobiology of Human Milk by the renowned Swedish researcher, Dr. Lars Hanson, provides a thorough and unique understanding of the wondrous biology of the immune components in human milk and how they protect the breastfed infant. In this book, Dr. Hanson describes the elaborate systems that have developed to protect the infant against infections and also promote the infant's growth and neurodevelopment. Included is a thorough description of the development of host defense and how the components in human milk assist the infant's underdeveloped immune system as it grows.

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About the Author

Dr. Hanson has been studying the immunobiology of breastmilk since 1955. He has published 650 scientific papers and edited/contributed to 19 books. He is one of the most highly respected immunobiologists/pediatricians in the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 241 pages
• Publisher: HALE PUBLISHING; 1 edition (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972958304
• ISBN-13: 978-0972958301
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,308,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks, Dr Hanson!, April 8, 2010

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Bonita Yagiela (North Canton,OH USA) - See all my reviews
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I used this book while researching a very complicated subject and finished it with a understanding that I did not expect. He takes each point and explains it in an easy to understand way, then follows the point with a summary of the key points, basically in a nut-shell. This makes it easy to follow and easy to pick up the next day to resume reading. I'm a Lactation Consultant who is using the information for our staff education day. I used all of our textbooks for my research but this book was definitely the most useful. It's small enough to read from beginning to end easily. I could have used only this book and had enough information for the presentation. My topic is "The Effect of Breast Milk on the Infant's Immune System". The book arrived when most of my presentation was complete. I could have saved myself a lot of time if I had used it first. An awesome resource! Thanks, Dr Hanson!

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous book, August 19, 2009

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S. Mousseau (Gaylord, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This is an awesome book. I was looking at all of the recommended readings for my lactation consultant class and chose to purchase this book. Little did I know that my classes are based partly on this book. However I was very happy when I found out and when I began to read it. It is a very easy read, making a complex topic understandable. Dr Lars Hanson is amazing.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Know the bresat-feeding completely, July 25, 2006

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Cui Yutao "cuiyutao" (Beijing, China) - See all my reviews
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This is the first book I read to introduce the breastfeeding according to the immunological point of view. We can konw some biological active substances of breast-milk to promote the baby's innate immune system.