This thoroughly revised and updated new edition provides outstanding coverage of the most important aspects of immunology. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, the book gives step-by-step detail on topics such as antigens, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, reproductive immunity and immunodeficiency. There is an accompanying website with supplementary material.
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This is the second edition of the popular textbook Immunology for Life Scientists 2nd Edition. Thoroughly updated to reflect the changes both within the subject itself as well as in the curriculum, this is the textbook for anyone studying immunology as past of another degree course. No previous instruction in the subject is assumed, rather a broad and basic knowledge is slowly built up and a sound understanding of the fundamentals of the discipline introduced in a step-by-step logical manner. Readers are encouraged to develop their own learning by reading the recommended review articles and attempting the self-assessment available in the book.
clearly written chapters
covers all key aspects of basic immunology
keywords and concepts highlighted and summarised
self-assessment multiple choice questions
From the Back Cover
This is the second edition of the popular textbook Immunology for Life Scientists 2nd Edition. Thoroughly updated to reflect the changes both within the subject itself as well as in the curriculum, this is the textbook for anyone studying immunology as past of another degree course. No previous instruction in the subject is assumed, rather a broad and basic knowledge is slowly built up and a sound understanding of the fundamentals of the discipline introduced in a step-by-step logical manner. Readers are encouraged to develop their own learning by reading the recommended review articles and attempting the self-assessment available in the book.
clearly written chapters
covers all key aspects of basic immunology
keywords and concepts highlighted and summarised
self-assessment multiple choice questions
About the Author
Lesley Eales is a respected educational leader. In 2001, she was awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution to teaching and learning as well as her involvement in improving the practice of immunology.
This thoroughly revised and updated new edition provides outstanding coverage of the most important aspects of immunology. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, the book gives step-by-step detail on topics such as antigens, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, reproductive immunity and immunodeficiency. There is an accompanying website with supplementary material
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
This is the second edition of the popular textbook Immunology for Life Scientists 2nd Edition. Thoroughly updated to reflect the changes both within the subject itself as well as in the curriculum, this is the textbook for anyone studying immunology as past of another degree course. No previous instruction in the subject is assumed, rather a broad and basic knowledge is slowly built up and a sound understanding of the fundamentals of the discipline introduced in a step-by-step logical manner. Readers are encouraged to develop their own learning by reading the recommended review articles and attempting the self-assessment available in the book.
clearly written chapters
covers all key aspects of basic immunology
keywords and concepts highlighted and summarised
self-assessment multiple choice questions
About the Author
Lesley Eales is a respected educational leader. In 2001, she was awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution to teaching and learning as well as her involvement in improving the practice of immunology.
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