Immunology

Goldsby R. A. A., Kuby J., Kindt Th. J.

New edition of a text that presents an up-to-date introduction to the principles and findings in the field of immunology. Goldsby (biomedical science, Amherst College), Thomas J. Kindt (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) and Barbara A. Osborne (U. of Massachusetts) present 23 chapters that discuss introductory material (overview of the immune system, and cells and organs), generation of B-cell and T-cell responses, immune effector mechanisms, and the immune system in health and disease. Contains color & b&w illustrations and charts.