This text and review has been updated and revised since the last edition in 1974. The normal immunologic function and disease processes are presented clearly. New features include emphasis on normal immunologic function and disease processes; a new immunotherapy section describing drugs and other therapies; an updated immunologic laboratory tests section featuring new methods and techniques; a chapter on molecular genetic techniques for clinical analysis of the immune system; and numerous illustrations. This work is intended for students, physicians and biotechnology professionals.