by Lauren M. Sompayrac
How the Immune System Works
provides a concise and accessible overview of how the immune system
protects us from disease. Written in a lively and engaging style, this
unique book makes it easy to see the big picture of the immune
system—without any confusing jargon or complex technical details.
Now
in its seventh edition, this popular book features an entirely new
chapter that describes the role of the immune system in fighting
COVID-19, as well as up-to-date information on vaccines,
immunotherapies, immunological memory, cancer, and more. This new
edition includes a wide range of effective learning features, such as
enhanced artwork, “heads up!” boxes that outline each chapter, and an
expanding summary figure at the end of each chapter that illustrates the
interaction of different parts of the immune system.
How the Immune System Works, Seventh Edition
is a must-have for all medical students, bioscience students,
veterinary students, nursing students, researchers looking for a quick
refresher, and general readers with interest in the subject.
