The index is rather comprehensive as well. The book ends with a list of suggested readings (carefully selected except for the reference to the 1993 map of the human major histocompatibility complex (MHC) which is now updated by the report of the MHC Sequencing Consortium in Nature, 1999 401:921) and three appendices containing 1) a list of known CD molecules, 2) a 24-page glossary, and 3) five clinical cases with questions and answers. Each chapter is summarized in bullet form with accompanying review questions. Even the text is frequently decorated with sections in boldface type to emphasize key concepts so that by just skimming through the pages and reading only those highlighted sections one can get a quick sense of basic immunology in minutes. Abundant diagrams, figures, charts, and tables make it easier to follow the subject. The plain language, coupled with the unintimidating size of the book, relieves the apprehensive reader at the outset. Today's immunology, at its current level of complexity, could not be put into 232 pages of text in a more comprehensive, yet accessible, way. It will also serve researchers with little training in immunology well. all of the scientific advances that are expanding the knowledge base in this rapidly evolving field.Having already produced a now classic immunology textbook ( 1), Abbas and Lichtman have done another good job in preparing this book primarily for students and others with little or no background in immunology. Features an easy-to-read layout summarizes chapter content in bulleted lists accompanied by review questions and offers a list of selected readings. Illustrates how the principles of immunology may be applied to common human diseases through clinical cases in the Appendix. Uses clear, crisp illustrations, diagrams, figures, charts and tables to highlight important principles. Emphasizes immune responses in human rather than experimental animals, drawing upon parallels with experimental situations only when necessary.
Focuses on cellular interactions in immune responses rather than describing in detail many of the underlying biochemical and molecular mechanisms. Extrapolates key concepts from the vast amount of experimental data that has emerged. Presents all of the most important principles that govern the function of the immune system. The New Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the many advances that are expanding our understanding of the field. It leads the reader to a firm understanding of basic principles, using full-color illustrations short, easy-to-read chapters color tables that summarize key information clinical cases and much more-all in a conveniently sized volume that's easy to carry. The 2nd edition of this popular text emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of human immunology that students need to know, without overwhelming them with extraneous material. all of the scientific advances that are expanding the knowledge base in this rapidly evolving field.
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