Immunology: An Illustrated Outline

By David K. Male

Book Overview

Immunology: An Illustrated Outline is designed to be used as a concise review and as a pocket-sized, illustrated dictionary of immunology. The book is organized into five sections corresponding to the principal topics of immunology (The Immune System, Antigen Recognition, Immune Responses, Immunopathology and Immunological Techniques) and within these sections, lists of core terms and concepts are followed by short, straightforward definitions. Simple illustrations serve to amplify the text and well-planned design layout makes cross-referencing between definitions easy. An Index of Terms allows the reader to locate quickly the definition being sought and makes this book the only rapid access source of immunological terminology.Lists core terms and concepts that are followed by short, straightforward definitions.
Amplifies the text with simple color diagrams and illustrations and cross-referencing between definitions.
Offers easy and rapid access to straightforward, easily understood definitions in the Index of Terms.3 middle sections (Antigen Recognition. Immune Responses. Immunopathology) to be completely updated and re-organisedThorough update of all definitions with addition of 50 NEW immunological definitions to Index of Terms12 new colour illustrations adapted from Roitt et al/Immunology 6/E and David Male's own Immunology Interactive CD-ROM.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0723433364
• ISBN13: 9780723433361
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.4" x 7.4"