	Immunology: A Short Course by Richard Coico (Author), Geoffrey Sunshine (Author), Eli Benjamini (Author) Now in its FIFTH EDITION, this widely acclaimed textbook has been updated and revised to incorporate new findings. Providing a concise yet thorough introduction to immunology, this text continues to provide complete coverage of all key topics in modern immunology without overburdening the reader with excessive detail or theoretical discussions. Each chapter is divided into short, self-contained units that address key topics illustrated by uniformly drawn, full color illustrations. In...
	Essentials of Clinical Immunology by Helen Chapel (Author), Mansel Haeney (Author), Siraj Misbah (Author), Neil Snowden (Author) Essential Clinical Immunology is aimed at clinical medical students and trainee doctors, although it will also appeal to medical professionals seeking a refresher in clinical immunology. The book provides the reader with the core information required to understand diseases with an immunological basis. This new edition of Essential Clinical Immunology is fully updated, now in full colour throughout and features: coverage of the underlying pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of...
	Roitt's Essential Immunology (Essentials) by Peter Delves (Author), Seamus Martin (Author), Dennis Burton (Author), Ivan Roitt (Author) Roitt's Essential Immunology has established itself as the book of choice for students of immunology worldwide. This excellent textbook is commonly regarded as 'the best of the immunology primers' and the eleventh edition remains at the cutting edge of this fascinating area of science. The trademark of this book is its highly readable introduction to the subject, its emphasis on core knowledge and its excellent four-color artwork. The internationally renowned authors have extensively updated...

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
Understanding the immune system is crucial for both medical and bioscience students, with new research revealing yet more secrets year on year. Many books offer in-depth introductions to the subject, but How the Immune System Works remains uniquely popular for its personable and practical overview of the nuts and bolts of the immune system.This third edition provides a perfect introduction to the essential principles of the immune system, covered in humorous but highly informative 'lectures' accompanied by clear and accessible illustrations. It is perfect for exam preparation or as an enjoyable overview of a difficult subject. Both students and instructors will welcome the clarity and authority that Lauren Sompayrac brings to this timely revision.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 44 reviews)

Wonderful book by Mary E. Monastesse

5 Stars
October 19, 2009
I am a nurse practitioner and I work every day in a clinic with patients who have HIV. Having worked in infectious diseases for 11 years, I had a desire to teach classes on HIV, but felt that in order to do that, I would need a better understanding of the immune system. After trying to find out everything I could about the immune system, I became frustrated. I was reading articles and book sections that were very hard to understand. I am in the process of reading "How the Immune System Works" now, and I think it's great. It's definitely an in-depth book, but the explanations of complex relationships are broken down into an easier-to-understand format. I love the book and recommend it to all students who are studying the immune system.

Great intro book by Immuno Basics (NJ)

4 Stars
October 12, 2009
This book saved me (and my grade). I was thrown into an immunology course where tiny details were given from day one, and I had no immunology background - this book gave me what I needed to get the basics down pat.

Nice overview for the immunology newb or someone needing a refresher by Brittany Sears (Gainesville, FL)

4 Stars
September 22, 2009
Sompayrac's "How the Immune System Works" is a great Cliff Notes-style guide to immunology. He manages to cover almost all major components of the immune system in this little, 100-page book. It is written in a very colloquial fashion, with lots of easy metaphors and analogies (he states in the introduction that he wanted to write a book in the same fashion as he would give a lecture). However, because it is so small, it is lacking in some regards: for example, the classical complement pathway is not covered. My biggest gripe with the book is that despite its functional usefulness, Sompayrac does not address much in the way of evolution (with the important exception of immunopathology), and really leans towards the intelligent design end of the spectrum with constant references to "Mother Nature's design..." or "Mother Nature doesn't want...". Take home message: great intro or refresher to immunology, but be prepared to roll your eyes if you're a graduate student.

GREAT BOOK by P. Olszewska (MN)

5 Stars
August 04, 2009
This book is AWESOME! It is extremely easy to read and explains everything in the easiest terms! I am a first year med student and did not have a good background in Immunology and this was just perfect! It is the perfect base for which to build knowledge on!

Complicated topic made simple!!! by Jill Simpson (Madison, WI)

5 Stars
July 08, 2009
I was tired of looking things up in my cell bio textbook and on wikipedia, so I bought this and am very pleasantly surprised! I used to be so frustrated by immunology, but Sompayrac takes a tough subject and makes it easy to understand and ENGAGING. It reads almost like a good novel, and really helps you get the big picture (big enough to not be swamped in detail, but detailed enough that you leave feeling like you have a great grasp of the material). Highly recommended to med students, bio majors, or just about anyone interested in learning about the immune system!

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