How the Immune System Works (The How it Works Series)

Publisher : Wiley-Interscience

Language : English

Paperback : 176 Pages

ISBN-10 : 111954212X

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Product Description How the Immune System Works has helped thousands of students understand what's in their hefty immunology textbooks. In this book, Dr. Sompayrac cuts through the jargon and details to reveal, in simple language, the essence of this complex subject: how the immune system fits together, how it protects us from disease and, perhaps most importantly, why it works the way it does. Featuring Dr. Sompayrac's hallmark lively prose and engaging analogies, How the Immune System Works has been rigorously updated for this sixth edition, including the latest information on subjects such as vaccines, immunological memory, and cancer. A highlight of this edition is a new chapter on immunotherapies – currently one of the hottest topics in immunology. Whether you are completely new to immunology, or require a refresher, How the Immune System Works will provide you with a clear and engaging overview of this fascinating subject. From the Inside Flap HOW THE IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKS SIXTH EDITION How the Immune System Works has helped thousands of students understand what's in their hefty immunology textbooks. In this book, Dr. Sompayrac cuts through the jargon and details to reveal, in simple language, the essence of this complex subject: how the immune system fits together, how it protects us from disease and, perhaps most importantly, why it works the way it does. Featuring Dr. Sompayrac's hallmark lively prose and engaging analogies, How the Immune System Works has been rigorously updated for this sixth edition, including the latest information on subjects such as vaccines, immunological memory, and cancer. A highlight of this edition is a new chapter on immunotherapies – currently one of the hottest topics in immunology. Whether you are completely new to immunology, or require a refresher, How the Immune System Works will provide you with a clear and engaging overview of this fascinating subject. REVIEWS OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION "I'd recommend this to everyone. Best book I've come across that explains immunology in such a simple yet comprehensive way." "This is probably one of the clearest and most straightforward and readable medical textbooks that I've come across so far." "This book makes the subject engaging and is not afraid of making the innate immune system exciting and a focal point." From the Back Cover HOW THE IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKS SIXTH EDITION How the Immune System Works has helped thousands of students understand what's in their hefty immunology textbooks. In this book, Dr. Sompayrac cuts through the jargon and details to reveal, in simple language, the essence of this complex subject: how the immune system fits together, how it protects us from disease and, perhaps most importantly, why it works the way it does. Featuring Dr. Sompayrac's hallmark lively prose and engaging analogies, How the Immune System Works has been rigorously updated for this sixth edition, including the latest information on subjects such as vaccines, immunological memory, and cancer. A highlight of this edition is a new chapter on immunotherapies – currently one of the hottest topics in immunology. Whether you are completely new to immunology, or require a refresher, How the Immune System Works will provide you with a clear and engaging overview of this fascinating subject. REVIEWS OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION "I'd recommend this to everyone. Best book I've come across that explains immunology in such a simple yet comprehensive way." "This is probably one of the clearest and most straightforward and readable medical textbooks that I've come across so far." "This book makes the subject engaging and is not afraid of making the innate immune system exciting and a focal point." About the Author LAUREN SOMPAYRAC, Retired Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA.

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