Essential Immunology (Essentials)

by IvanRoitt (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $4.33

  This ninth edition of Essential Immunology has been revised and revamped with the addition of full colour diagrams and photographs. Summaries at the end of each chapter will be boxed to make them more user-friendly. The ninth edition will delineate basic from advanced text by using a colour tint behind the more detailed information. In this way, the student will be able to tailor their reading to the situation. The ninth edition has updated sections on: * cellular signalling in the immune system * hormonal regulation of the immune system * positive suppression of the hypersensitive response * mucosal immunity * the roles of TH1 and TH2 cells * epitope specific vaccination

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  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 all aspects of the book to produce a new edition, which will be an invaluable resource to students of immunology and medicine. Roitt's Essential Immunology is supported by a website at www.roitt.com This useful on-line resource includes interactive multiple-choice questions with feedback, key concepts explained with animations, further reading lists with PubMed links, and an archive of images from the book.