- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3rd Edition edition (14 Mar 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 140516221X
- ISBN-13: 978-1405162210
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 0.9 x 27.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 78,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“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. The conversational writing style makes it seem as though the author is talking to the reader directly. There is no other book currently available quite like this one. Those of our students who have discovered the book have recommended it to others. When completing course evaluations, a substantial number have commented on how helpful it was.” (Doody′s Book Reviews, October 2008)
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A MUST-BUY for anyone having problems understanding the immune system (and, let's face it, who doesn't)?"
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are loads of books on this subject, however this is the only one I have seen you can actually read from start to finish. It takes you step by step through the entire system, first with an overview then in more depth in further chapters. Chapters are structured as lectures with each one refering to others, in a sensible progression. Absolutely brilliant book, you must get it (2nd year medic student)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Gives a sound and scholarly overview of the immune system in a way that any reasonably intelligent person should be able to understand, yet without cutting corners or dumbing down. The enagaging and often humourous style is never an obstruction and always a help. The structure of the book means you will be able to grasp this tricky but fascinating subject progressively.
Necessarily sees the immune system in isolation, but will enable you to go on to study it in context.
A very good textbook indeed
Necessarily sees the immune system in isolation, but will enable you to go on to study it in context.
A very good textbook indeed
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you want a truly readable overview of this complicated subject then this is the book to buy. It's written in an engaging, unpretentious style that is actually READABLE! Unlike many scientists who make their subject sound overcomplicated and turn the reader off, this author really knows how to put over complex ideas simply. I'm sure most textbooks sit on shelves largely unread; this one could buck the trend. If every medical textbook was like this and all lecturers had a similar approach science would seem as interesting as it actually is. (Doctor)
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Very good book to understand the basics
This is a very easy book to read, which describes Immunology in a way you can actually understands. Too many immunology textbooks are written almost in code, very hard to decipher... Read more
Published 4 months ago by adr11iano
very basic
this book is very basic, it is made out in lecture form and is informally written. it is easy to understand and explains topics very well. Read more
Published 4 months ago by nanch
Brilliant...
Very concise and detailed without becoming too confusing with the technical language. Easy to understand and images really help with the explanation given. Read more
Published 15 months ago by K.Burke
Very readable
If you constantly fall asleep when reading big clunky textbooks, this is the book for you! This book can be read cover to cover and makes immunology fun and interesting. Read more
Published 18 months ago by johnnydeppfan
GREAT start
If you would like to understand immunology and start in this filed then this book for you!. It is nice, especially for pharmacist and medical sciences students.
Published 19 months ago by Abdulhakem
Definately a favourite...
There is no better overview and introduction to this topic. I would recommend this book to anyone. (Biomedical Scientist)
Published 22 months ago by L. E. Ackerman
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Even if you have no interest in the immune system, that photo on the front cover of a white cell (Macrophage)
is creepy enough to buy... Read more
Even if you have no interest in the immune system, that photo on the front cover of a white cell (Macrophage)
is creepy enough to buy... Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by Finbarr J. Smyth
The only book that's made immunology make sense!
I haven't met that many med students that love immunology, and being no exception I was tearing my hair out in preparation for our summer exams...and then I found this book. Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by Mr. N. J. Francis
Whew! What goes on inside us all
I have a science background, but not a biology background. I bought this book out of a desire to learn more about how I work. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by P. C. Hackett
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