How the Immune System Works - Couverture souple

Sompayrac, Lauren

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 063204702X ISBN 13 : 9780632047024

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Blackwell now offers the second edition of "How the Immune System Works". Written in the same offbeat 'lecture-style' you're familiar with, this new edition provides a perfect introduction to the essential principles of the human immune system, covered in 9 humorous, but highly informative, 'lectures'. It is perfect as an exam-prep review or an enjoyable overview of a difficult subject. New features to this edition include: extensive updates on the pathophysiology of immunology; over 20 new or updated figures outlining key concepts; and, thought questions designed to simulate classroom discussion.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

Praise from the previous edition:

"This is the book that every student (regardless of level) should read as he or she begins to study immunology."
–– Daniel G. Tenen, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Member, Harvard Medical School Program in Immunology

On the first edition:

"...it covers each section of the immune system in the form of ′lectures′ in which the author talks to you from the book as though he were in the same room.

A MUST–BUY for anyone having problems understanding the immune system (and, lets face it, who doesn′t)?"

Barts and the London Chronicle

"...this brief overview of immunology is superb."

Guy′s Gazette, Guy′s Hospital, Medical & Dental Schools

"I feel that Dr Sompayrac has contributed a worthy book which I personally have enjoyed reading, and I feel it will serve as an ideal introduction to the principles of immunology for students of either a medical or scientific background."

Southampton Health Journal

"...makes a difficult subject like immunology much easier to understand. A fantastic introduction to basic immunology."

2nd Opinion, The Magazine of the Scottish Medical Schools

Présentation de l'éditeur

Not just another immunology book, Blackwell now offers the 2nd edition of How the Immune System Works. Written in the same offbeat, "lecture–style" you′re familiar with, the second edition provides a perfect introduction to the essential principles of the immune system, covered in 9 humorous but highly informative "lectures." Perfect as exam–prep review or an enjoyable overview of a difficult subject.

This revised edition features:
· New updates on the Pathophysiology of immunology
· System–based approach that examines immunology as a system
· Unique and engaging style for quick and easy learning

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 063204702X
• ISBN 13: 9780632047024
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible