Product Description

The 2nd of this popular text emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of human immunology that students need to know, without overwhelming them with extraneous material. It leads the reader to a firm understanding of basic principles, using full-colour illustrations; short, easy-to-read chapters; colour tables that summarize key information clinical cases; and much more-all in a conveniently sized volume that's easy to carry. The New Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the many advances that are expanding our understanding of the field.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1316436 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Book Info
Univ. of California, San Francisco. Textbook for medical students and undergraduate students incorporates all of the latest advances in immunology. Focuses on cellular interactions in immune responses and summarizes many of the underlying biochemical and molecular mechanisms. Case studies illustrate key points. Softcover. Previous edition: c2001. DNLM: Immunity.

About the Author
Abul K. Abbas, MBBS, Chairman, Department of Pathology, UCSF School of Medicine; Andrew H. Lichtman, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Woman's Hospital, Boston, MA