Author Description

Primer to The Immune Response is an invaluable resource for college students, university undergraduates and students in medicine and other health professions who need a concise but complete and understandable introduction to immunology. This book is written in the same engaging conversational style as the published reference book The Immune Response: Basic and Clinical Principles and conveys the same fascinating appeal of immunology. The authors bring clarity, readability and continuity of voice to an audience that requires only a brief survey of the most fundamental concepts in basic and clinical immunology. Primer to The Immune Response is beautifully illustrated with over 200 superb figures and 36 full-color plates, and further enhanced by the inclusion of 60 tables and 6 Appendices. This new and unique immunology textbook compactly but elegantly covers both basic and clinical principles. Over 200 elegant 2-4 color illustrations 36 full-color plates of basic and clinical items of interest Take-home message and “Did You Get It?” self-test quiz at the end of each chapter 6 Appendices that provide topic enrichment