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Kuby Immunology

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Kuby's book is probably one of the better text books to have if you are an immunology student. Kuby goes into detail that you will not find in other books. It is written for a higher level of understanding than most other text books. It is certainly not a beginners book. I definitely recommend this book to every graduate student studying immunology.

If a more general book is needed, try Abbas' "Cellular and Molecular Immunology". Janeway's "Immunobiology" is geared more for medical students than immunologists.

This fourth edition of Kuby Immunology is written by the new group of authors. Most of the materials in the text are based on what (late) Janis Kuby had done for the first three excellent editions. However, there are some current information added to this edition. I found they are pretty helpful and up-to-date. It is a good book to start when you think you still know very little about immunology.

The "kuby Immunology" textbook is valuable for a number of reasons, but the two most prominent ones are: its broad content, and its simplistic outlook. Of course, the authors of this book had beginners in mind when they planned for it, yet, it has got what it takes to arouse the curiosities of experienced learners. I like the moderate details that most of the chapters parade, and the illustrative figures were colourfully done. Each topic consists of an array of smooth-flowing information, which are buttressed by supportive charts and diagrams. Even the otherwise complex immunochemistry topics were dissected in details, and without pain. This textbook will encourage any immuno-phobic beginner, while at the same time provide lifelines for those in need of revision. The only thing that I will say against it is that its price is much higher than that of other comparable texts, (like the "Roitt's Essential Immunology").

It's easy to read, easy to understand, very good graphics; Kuby is a very friendly book for new students, and for refreshing many concepts if you are very busy (and I bet you are!). I love it. But if you have more time available for reading, I would recommend Fundamental Immunology (Paul) and Cellular and Molecular Immunology by Abbas. Anyway, never trust in just one book. And try to keep up-to-date with new material on scientific magazines. See, in research you don't depend on books, that's only at the beginning or if you have to refresh some concepts. Once you have your knowledge, you will be reading papers on scientific magazines and less books. Many times, the concepts you have learned on books can change very fast. Science is a dynamic field, always changing. Always remember that. I wish you good luck in your career!

The book has been keeping its good features throughout the 4 editions. Not only does it explain the historical perspectives of the science of immunology, but also illustrate different facts and mechanisms in a very clear way. The reader can feel the flow of ideas and the underlying logic of the authors. And its coverage of related areas, such as tumour immunology, is bettter than other similar books i have seen.

Exactly what I was looking for, a book to self-study immunology itself. It seems like too many of the books I saw only lead into epidemiology which is obviously extremely close. Very detailed book describing everything I wanted to know, in a very understandable way.

This book has got to be one of the most confusing scientific texts I have ever read (in the realm of biology).

If you want to read a good book, try Janeway!

Great pics and diagrams. If you are an immuno fan you will injoy it. Personally I don't like the subject. Easy to read book, but could use more beginners notes.

I recieved just what I ordered and it came is a very timely manner. Thank you so much.

yo, compre con mi tarjeta de credito un libro para que me lo enviaran el next day y pagé el costo de envio para el proximo dia y lo facturarón y no lo he recivido....
quisiera saber que pasó......