This is complex stuff, and I don't think it could be made any more simple and clear than it is in this book. "At a Glance" does *not* mean that you'll be able to start with zero knowledge of immunology and come away an expert after glancing at this book. It means that it's all here and that each topic is fully covered in the space of two pages. Hence, by just glancing down at the open book you will see an entire survey of, say, "Acute inflammation". There are 41 such topics in all, grouped into several categories: natural immunity, adaptive immunity, potentially useful immunity, undesirable effects of immunity, and altered immunity.The drawings are, as the author hints in the Preface, worth a million words or so (apiece). Because any given immune activity involves so many different cells, parts of cells, or molecules, the topic is far better understood through sketches of how the parts interact than through words alone. The sketches here are EXCELLENT, clear, complete, well labeled. In short, just what any student wants. The material is right there in front of you for the pondering. Each sketch is accompanied by a few paragraphs of text and a list of terms defined. A list of relevant textbooks, which provided some source material for this book, is provided. Very highly recommended.
Book Info
Introduction and revision aid for undergraduate medical and science students. Each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by line diagrams illustrating the essential points. Each spread corresponds to a 50-minute lecture. Softcover. DNLM: Immunity--Terminology--English.
Book Details
- Title: Immunology at a Glance (At a Glance (Blackwell))
- Authors: J. H. L. Playfair, B. M. Chain
- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Blackwell Publishers; 7 Sub edition (March 15, 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0632054069
- ISBN-13: 9780632054060
- Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
- List Price: $31.95
