Immunology: A Short Course |  | Authors: Richard Coico, Geoffrey Sunshine
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Edition: 6
Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0470081589
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.079
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Immunology: A Short Course, Sixth Edition introduces all the critical topics of modern immunology in clear and succinct yet comprehensive fashion. The authors offer a uniquely balanced coverage of classical and contemporary approaches, basic and clinical aspects. As with the previous editions, the strength of the text is in a complete review of modern immunology without burdening the reader with excessive data or theoretical discussions. Each chapter is divided into short, self-contained units that address key topics illustrated by uniformly drawn, full-color illustrations, many brand new to this edition. The sixth edition of this successful textbook newly covers: - Toll-like receptors, their ligands and intracellular activation pathways
- The key role of activation induced cytidine deaminase (AID) in somatic hypermutation and class switch recombination.
- The autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene in self-tolerance and autoimmunity
- T and B cell activation and the immunological synapse, as well as characterization and mechanisms of action of T regulatory cells
Praise for the previous edition: "This book is clearly a precious resource for undergraduate, graduate and medical students alike… For those who need an introduction to the fascinating world of immunology, this book should most certainly spark the interest."
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING "… an excellent beginner's guide… the authors have done a terrific job of providing an overview of the field."
YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
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 A great introduction to immunology June 17, 2000
T. Graham (PA)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is a great introduction to immunology. Many other immunology books have too much information to absorb, but this book is as brief as possible without sacrificing clarity. I especially liked the review questions and ample references at the end of each chapter.
An outstanding introduction to the principles of immunology. July 5, 1996
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book, with good color graphics and easy to understand
descriptions of immunological processes, is the best
introduction to the field that I have read. It is clearly
written and all of the information is presented in language
that informs rather than confuses the reader. The
authors do a very good job of balancing the conflicting
demands of scientific rigor and readability. At the end of
the book, I felt that I had a firm grasp of the principles
of immunology and the knowledge to approach more advanced
and technical works. I highly recommend the book to anyone
interested in developing a firm understanding of the basic
science of immunology.
Excellent!!! There is no other word for it. November 8, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is excellent as an introductory textbook of immunology. I teach 1st year medical students immunology and have very little curriculum time to do this. The 5th edition of Immunology: A Short Course covers all the essential material without making it needlessly cumbersome. I recommend it without reservation.
Ordering for second time March 12, 2006
M. Takach
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love this book! I'm a 4th year medical student and I have 3 other texts on immunology and this is the one that I keep going back to. I loaned it to a friend and it burned in a fire so here I am ordering it again. The text is simple and to the point. The diagrams are suitable and I found them detailed enough. This is my bedtime reading book.
As textbooks go, this one is a very good read. February 2, 1998
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I read this book and I second the customer comment from "A Reader" dated 07/05/96. This is a great, user-friendly, humanely written book. Better to really know this book and use Janeway, Roitt or another text as a reference.
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