| View Larger Image | Clinical Immunology: An Introductory Text (Vademecum) | Paperbackby Reginald M. Gorczynski (Author), Jacqueline Stanley (Author)
| List Price: | $55.00 | |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Landes Bioscience | | Page Count: | 403 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 01, 2000 | | Sales Rank: | 480,702th |
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Product Description
This is a concise text in immunology for medical students. It covers cellular, humoral and clinical immunology. Each chapter begins with a definition of objectives followed by clearly illustrated descriptions of immunologic mechanisms. The clinical implications of the information in each chapter are addressed, and the chapters end with multiple choice questions. The chapters devoted to clinical immunology conclude with three or four cases and questions and answers designed to "walk" students through the cases in order to make a diagnosis. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 5 reviews)
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Keep Looking!  2 Stars
July 27, 2000
As a medical student at St. George's University, I was required to buy a copy of this textbook. At first, I enjoyed this rather basic introduction to immunology. But after perusing through several other immuno texts, I would suggest that medical students do not purchase this book. I say this for several reasons.First, there are numerous fundamental mistakes which suggest sloppy editing and frustrate the reader a great deal (at least this reader). Furthermore, these mistakes are often contradicted in other locations by the correct text entries, adding to the frustration. I finally had to use the Abbas immuno text as a cross-reference to everything I read in the Gorczynski/Stanley book.The second reason to stay clear of this book is that there are already many top-notch textbooks on the topic which have been professionally written and edited with high-quality figures. I agree with the previous reviewer that the compact nature and wire binding do provide some utility. But they are not worth the overall hassle and the garage-style printing/illustration quality. I would suggest any of the following alternatives: Abbas(ISDN 0721682332), Janeway (0815332173) or Levinson (0838562876).Third, this book is extremely repetitive. The authors defend this approach as a technique to stress the fundamental concepts. I don't know about other students, but I found this approach demeaning and uninspiring. I want a text to show me the wonders of immunology, not treat me like an elementary school kid learning multiplication tables.In summary, if you want a superficial, repetitive notion of immunology that will sit easily on your lab bench, then this "textbook" is for you. If you are required to buy this text, as I was, I would highly recommend purchasing another book in order to supplement your learning.
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Hold on a second... 2 Stars
June 13, 2000
This text, like most first edition books, contains numerous errors, defects in organization, and is in much need of revision. In addition, the index is grossly incomplete, making it difficult to find information. Some of the diagrams are helpful, however, they can, in their entirety, be found in other immunology texts, like the Lange Review Series Immuno/Micro text (0-8385-6287-6). Not the preferred introductory book for medical students, nor a bargain at ( ).
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COMPREHENSIVE TEXT IN CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY by Dr. EJ Steele (Wollingong, Australia)  5 Stars
April 17, 2000
The science of Immunology has become enormously complex in its detail. This book thus assists in the training of Clinical Immunologist's navigating them through the detail; the book provides clear explanations and works through problem situations with relevant case studies. The book is comprehensive and will be very useful also as a post graduation reference manual. I strongly recommend the book to all students of the subject.
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Immunology Book for Researchers and Physicians! 5 Stars
March 03, 2000
In the increasingly integrative environment of the biological sciences, "Clinical Immunology" serves as a handy resource for researchers as well as physicians. It provides the novice with a clearly written elaboration of the language, the concepts and functions of the immune system. It is one of the most frequently used reference texts in my library.
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5Star Readable and Usable Immunology Text! by Dr. EJ Steele (Wollingong, Australia) 5 Stars
February 16, 2000
Clinical Immunology by Gorczynski and Stanley contains a wealth of information in a concise and manageable format. Although the main thrust of the book is clinical immunology, the basic mechanisms which underly the clinical phenomena are very-well described in a clear, easy-to-read style. There are numerous diagrams throughout the text, and the concept map style of using "linking phrases" in the diagrams makes them much clearer than is found in most immunology texts. The summaries, discussions and quizes at the end of the chapters also help to make this book both readable and useful. Finally, the book is small enough to be stowed easily in a backpack - its spiral binding allows it to be laid it flat, so that the eager student can devour its contents, eat lunch and take notes all at the same time!
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