Abstract

The Immune Response is a unique reference work covering the basic and clinical principles of immunology in a modern and comprehensive fashion. Written in an engaging conversational style, the book conveys the broad scope and fascinating appeal of immunology. The book is beautifully illustrated with superb figures as well as many full color plates. This extraordinary work will be an invaluable resource for lecturers and graduate students in immunology, as well as a vital reference for research scientists and clinicians studying related areas in the life and medical sciences.

• Current and thorough 30 chapter reference reviewed by luminaries in the field
• Unique ‘single voice' ensures consistency of definitions and concepts
• Comprehensive and elegant illustrations bring key concepts to life
• Provides historical context to allow fuller understanding of key issues
• Introductory chapters 1-4 serve as an ‘Immunology Primer' before topics are discussed in more detail

"...sets a high standard of excellence in the immunologic literature."
- Robert S. Schwartz, M.D. for THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
"This is a valuable book for any veteran immunologist or student of immunology..."
- Sam Mehr, MBBS, BMedSci, The Children's Hospital at Westmead for Doody's: 3 Star Review
"...useful to serious students entering the field or to those in the field who want a well-written update across the breadth of immunology"
- Andrew Saxon for CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (Jan 2006)
"The Immune Response is a well-written, well-organized, learner-centered text that is suitable for undergraduates, medical and graduate students, and more advanced learners of immunology."
- James T. Li for JAMA (March 2006)
"...a well-written, well-organized, learner-centered text that is suitable for undergraduates, medical and graduate students, and more advanced learners of immunology."
- James T. Li for JAMA (March 2006)
"...very erudite and quite complete and accurate in its coverage."
-Peter Ward, University of Michigan Health Systems, Department of Pathology, USA (2004)
"...reads very well, and should be of great interest to those wanting to get a start in understanding Immunology."
-Juan-Carlos Zuniga-Pflucker, Sunnybrook & Women’s College Heath Sciences Centre, USA (2004)
"The illustrations are terrific."
- Douglas Green, La Jolla Institute of Allergy and Immunology, USA (2004)
"...straight forward style...crystal clear definitions of complex immunological concepts."
-Gillian Wu, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, York University, Canada (2004)
"One of the things I especially like is the use of the "Introducing..." and "More about...." sections..."
-Douglas Green, La Jolla Institute of Allergy and Immunology, USA
"...very timely, reads very well...should be of great interest to those wanting to get a start in understanding Immunology."
- Juan-Carlos Zuniga-Pflucker, Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre, USA
"...very erudite and quite complete and accurate in its coverage..."
-Peter Ward, University of Michigan Health Systems, Department of Pathology, USA
"...straight forward style...crystal clear definitions of complex immunological concepts."
-Gillian Wu, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, York University, Canada