Infection and Immunity (Cloth) [Paperback]

John Playfair (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198549261 | ISBN-13: 978-0198549260 | Publication Date: January 15, 1995 | Edition: 1

Infectious disease is something that effects and surely interests everyone, but for a clear picture of what actually happens during an infection, it is usually necessary to consult one or more large textbooks, since the subject falls across the conventional disciplines of microbiology, immunology, pathology, pharmacology, epidemiology, and medicine. This book summarises the essentials in a way that can be understood by any student or potential student of science or medicine and presupposes no previous knowledge of either microbiology or immunology. The style has been kept as close as possible to actual lectures and tutorials, including an element of self-testing and a guide to the books that can, if desired, be used for delving deeper into the subject. This book is intended for undergraduates in immunology, microbiology, and infectious disease courses.

Editorial Reviews

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`This is an immunology book that is a pleasure to read ... what raises it above the status of 'just another text book' is the inclusion of four discussion sections, called 'tutorials', consisting of a number of questions accompanied by extensive explanations ... anyone who requires a solid immunological basis on which to build can be confidently recommended to read this reasonably priced book before embarking on the more ambitious texts listed at the end of it.' Frank Cox, King's College, London, Parasitology Today, vol. 12, no. 5, 1996

`It does not presume any previous knowledge of either microbiology or immunology and is perfectly understandable by any scientifically educated reader.' Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 61, No. 2, February 1996

`This book is perfect for those with no kowledge of immunology and infectious diseases. With an index that is easy to use, Infection and Immunity is very user friendly - especially for readers new to the topic of infectious diseases and immunology. There are numerous tables and schematic diagrams used to illustrate key concepts in each chapter. These would make for excellent summary guides or study aids. For the medical students not wishing to spend time using dense and detailed textbooks however, a book like Infection and Immunity just might do the trick.' University of Toronto Medical Journal, Vol. 73, No. 3, May 1996

`enjoyable to read and simple enough for even an 'interested lay person' to be able to understand it' D. Ala'Aldeen, Journal of Medical Microbiology, 1996 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

John H. L. Playfair, Professor and Chairman, Department of Immunology, University College London Medical School. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 154 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (January 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198549261
• ISBN-13: 978-0198549260
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,912,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not ideal, December 1, 2008

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Josi Martin (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infection and Immunity (Paperback)

I purchased this book as it was our set text for a module on infection and immunity in my degree course.

I'm sure it may well be fine for those who are doing an entire degree course on this subject. However I have to warn those looking for an introduction to these subjects, but at graduate level, that this really isn't the most helpful introduction to these subjects. In fact if you can only afford one book - *don't* get this one.

The only reason I gave it two stars, rather than one, is because I respect the learning that has gone into this. However I have had to purchase other books to fill in on the basics as it's inpenetrable for someone doing these subjects for the first time.