Illustrated Dictionary of Immunology / Edition 3

by Julius M. Cruse, Robert E. Lewis

Overview

From the beginning, immunologists have maintained a unique nomenclature that has often mystified and even baffled their colleagues in other fields, causing them to liken immunology to a black box. With more than 1200 illustrations, the Illustrated Dictionary of Immunology, Third Edition provides immunologists and nonimmunologists a single-volume resource for the many terms encountered in contemporary immunological literature.

Encyclopedic in scope and including more than 1200 illustrations, the content ranges from photographs of historical figures to molecular structures of recently characterized cytokines, the major histocompatibility complex molecules, immunoglobulins, and molecules of related interest to immunologists. These descriptive illustrations provide a concise and thorough understanding of the subject.

To reflect modern advances, the third edition includes entries on immunopharmacology, newly described interleukins, comparative immunology, immunity to infectious diseases, and expanded definitions in all of the immunological subspecialities. Providing unprecedented breadth and detail, this readily accessible book is not only a pictorial reference but also a primary resource.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849379871
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/20/2009
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	818
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Julius M. Cruse, Robert E. Lewis

Table of Contents

The Authors, Preface, Acknowledgments, Illustration Credits, A–Z, Appendix I, Appendix II, Appendix III, Appendix IV, Appendix V

Editorial Reviews

With some 1,200 b&w illustrations, this dictionary provides immunologists and others with a reference for terms encountered in contemporary immunological literature. Coverage encompasses historical figures, concepts, molecular structures, comparative immunology, and subspecialties such as transplantation. This second edition contains new information on recent research in differentiation markers, adhesion molecules, cytokines, chemokines, and immunological techniques. Cruse and Lewis are affiliated with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)