Immunology: A Short Course provides an overview of the physiology of the immune system and the pathophysiology of a broad range of immune-mediated diseases, offering accessible and comprehensive guidance to the basic concepts and clinical approaches in the discipline.

Now in its eighth edition, this bestselling textbook has been fully updated to reflect our expanded knowledge of how the immune system develops and functions, and the ways in which these physiological phenomena can fail or be compromised. New chapters examine cells and organs of the immune system, organization and expression of lymphocyte antigen receptor genes, experimental systems and methods, and B- and T-cell development activation. Helping students gain an integrated understanding of immunology, this textbook:

• Offers substantial new and revised material, expanded clinical coverage, enhanced pedagogical features, and updated figures, tables, and references
• Features recent research advances and therapeutic successes in the field of immunology
• Includes a companion website containing multiple choice questions, electronic flashcards, downloadable figures, PowerPoint slides, and sample cases
• Can be supplemented with the Clinical Cases in Immunology companion book

The eighth edition of Immunology: A Short Course is an ideal resource for life and health science students, dental and nursing students seeking a short course text, and basic scientists and clinical researchers looking to refresh their knowledge in the subject.

About the Author

Richard Coico is Director of the Clinical and Translational Science Center and Professor of Cell Biology and Medicine in the College of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York, USA. He is former President of the Association of Medical School Microbiology and Immunology Chairs (AMSMIC).

Book Information
ISBN 9781119551577
Author Richard Coico
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 1202g
Dimensions(mm) 274mm * 216mm * 20mm