Kuby Immunology, Sixth Edition [Paperback]

Thomas J. Kindt (Author), Barbara A. Osborne (Author), Richard A. Goldsby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1429202114 | ISBN-13: 978-1429202114 | Edition: 6th

The only textbook written for undergraduates by teachers of the course, this bestseller presents the most current concepts in an experimental context, conveying the excitement of scientific discovery, and highlighting important advances while providing unsurpassed pedagogical support for the first-time learner.  The new edition is thoroughly updated, including most notably the new chapter on innate immunity.

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About the Author

RICHARD GOLDSBY, Amherst College - THOMAS J. KINDT, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease - BARBARA A. OSBORNE, University of Massachusetts, Amherst - JANIS KUBY, late of San Francisco State University --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 574 pages
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman & Company; 6th edition (August 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1429202114
• ISBN-13: 978-1429202114
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Immunology
  • #50 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Biology

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong text, October 7, 2003

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Shazzam99 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Immunology, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

I have Roitt's Immunology and Janeway's Immunobiology at my disposal as well, but neither presents material as simply and clearly as Kuby Immunology.

The strength of the book is largely in the fantastic illustrations. The generic illustrations supplemented with large blocks of staid text one finds in other immunology books can't even begin to compare. Concentrated study of the figures in this book elucidates many concepts that seem difficult to describe otherwise.

Additionally, the book is divided up into many short chapters on subjects like B and T cell maturation, hypersensitivity, the T-cell receptor, etc. The superb organization is logical and easy to follow, making review and independent study a pleasure.

There's certainly more advanced books on specific topics, but Kuby Immunology is a great starter and basic reference.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative and Well Written, May 8, 2008

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Edward Garrison - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kuby Immunology, Sixth Edition (Paperback)

As an undergraduate studying molecular biology, I had little experience in the field of Immunology when I signed up to take a course in it. As I progressed through the course, I realized why my professor had chosen to use this book as the class text. This textbook is very well written, well illustrated, efficiently organized, and the study guides and self-tests at the end of each chapter are great study tools. I recommend this book to anyone taking a course in Immunology for the first time. If a person is familiar with immunology and is looking for a reference book, I would suggest "Fundamental Immunology" Instead.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good explanations, April 13, 2008

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Tom Shi (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kuby Immunology, Sixth Edition (Paperback)

In med school we are expected to read through and digest the most of this book in less than two week. I anticipated a grueling track through dense text, a la Janeway's Immunology. But surprisingly, I found the writing fluent and flowed well and explanations in this book to be clear and understandable. While it wasn't a breeze, the experience of learning immunology from this book was better than I expected. The graphics used in the books are also pretty well done.