Product Description

Carrying forward the tradition of fine teaching and scientific excellence established by the late Janis Kuby, the new author team of the Fourth Edition maintain a student-friendly approach to the subject, while offering up-to-the-minute coverage of new discoveries and concepts in this rapidly evolving field. The ever-increasing impact of immunology on modern medical practice is reflected, with enhanced emphasis on the clinical aspects of immunology. As always, the text features a range of pedagogical tools not found in other introductory books.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #392699 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-23
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 574 pages

New Scientist (on the third edition)
'It is a comprehensive account of the development and present state of the science clearly written and illustrated.'

Book Info
Amherst College, MA. Immunology textbook for students. Previous edition, c1997, was titled Immunology, by Janis Kuby. Presents a current and comprehensive introduction to the principles and research in the field. Color highlighting and illustrations. DNLM: Immune System--immunology.

About the Author
RICHARD GOLDSBY is a dedicated teacher and researcher and teaches immunology and other biomedical science courses to undergraduates at Amherst College. His research focus is the somatic mutation of antibody genes in the generation of antibody diversity.

THOMAS J. KINDT has 30 years experience in the field of immunology and has made both theoretical and experimental contributions. He directs the intramural research program of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a position that places Dr. Kindt at the forefront of experimental and clinical immunology.

BARBARA A. OSBORNE is an investigator in immunology and a recognized contributor in the fast-moving area of apoptosis, or programmed cell death. Dr. Osborne also teaches immunology to undergraduate and graduate strudents at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.