How the Immune System Works (Blackwell's How It Works)

by Lauren M. Sompayrac

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Understanding the immune system is crucial for both medical and bioscience students, with new research revealing yet more secrets year on year. Many books offer in-depth introductions to the subject, but 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.

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4 out of 5 stars

Can save your life... or your grade., 2008-10-14
I ordered this book for FAST shipping 4 days before my first medical school final exam. What I was most impressed with is the great overview that let me place all my specific knowledge (the prof's love the detail...) into a big picture scheme. I especially love how they liken the MHC receptor's to hot-dog buns.

A fun book to read (even when doing immunology) and SUPER helpful and quick to get through. I did very well with this book.

Not a good primary text for studying and also not helpful for board review, but a great introduction for people who need the big picture of the immune system fast. Also helps you understand the players in a fun and accessible way. A GREAT resource for those without prior immuno expereience

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4 out of 5 stars

Good book, 2008-09-27
I got this book for a graduate class I am taking in immunology; although, I didn't really need it, it was helpful.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great book with just the right amount of detail. , 2008-09-26
I am a 2nd year medical student and I used this book to pre-read before my immunology lectures. This book explains everything with the right amount of detail. The author takes difficult concepts and clarifies them without oversimplifying concepts. This book clarifies difficult concepts that immunology textbooks are horrible at explaining.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great book!, 2008-07-12
I'm a first year vet student and have read this text over the summer to get my feet wet. Excellent. Its just enough to explain the real mechanisms of specific cells and immune functioning. I would highly recommend as this text gives a thorough explanation to very difficult material.

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Great overview book, 2008-06-06
For someone with no immunology background this is a great place to start. I wish I'd known about this book before taking immunology in medical school. It is short enough and such engaging writing that I'd strongly recommend reading it before taking an immunology course. This book isn't going to be one you go to for specifics about this receptor or that cytokine it's all about understanding how all the parts fit together.

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