By meeting the challenge of matching the pace of this fast-moving field, Janis Kuby has made sure her widely acclaimed text is the most up-to-date, accurate and useful introduction to immunology available. The Third Edition has been thoroughly reorganized and revised, with topics arranged into cohesive units. The book is divided into four sections each with an introduction, and chapter outlines and summaries are included for each chapter. A list of abbreviations is printed inside the front cover of the book. Features: Clinical applications of basic research highlighted, with extensive coverage of AIDS, cancer, transplant immunology, vaccines and immune responses to infectious diseases Clear demonstration of the interdisciplinary nature of the field Balanced coverage of the molecular and cellular levels of the body's immune processes Proof of how immunological paradigms evolve from experimental results No other text gives students such a thorough, carefully crafted introduction to this dynamic discipline. ...Immunology by Janis Kuby will help students to get to grips with this important field. It is a comprehensive account of the development and present state of the science clearly written and illustrated. New Scientist Website: http://www.whfreeman.com/immunology