The Immune System

by Peter Parham

A thoroughly updated introduction to immunology, now with powerful online assessment and robust instructor resources. The Immune System is a concise yet thorough human-oriented introduction to how the human immune system works. It provides an up-to-date presentation of the field, written in an accessible style, replete with relevant medical examples. Plentiful illustrations and micrographs complement and illuminate the explanations. The Fifth Edition is supported by InQuizitive, Norton’s award-winning, easy-to-use adaptive learning tool that provides student practice and promotes critical thinking.

Genres: Science, Medicine, Textbooks, Reference, Nonfiction, School, Biology

624 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2021

Reviews

[Benjamin · Rating 4 out of 5]

fairly dense in detail, but overall I think it is precisely the level of detail and specifics that I appreciate in a medical textbook. I keep pulling it out and finding new chapters that are worth reading, which is a good sign.

[Alexander Temerev · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of two books I know that for me is the model of efficient knowledge transfer. Highly recommended to everybody with even the slightest interest in immunology.

[Kai · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book is repetitive, contradictory, and generally extremely confusing

a poor choice in my opinion to learn immunology

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful read. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in immunology.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, the topic is interesting. Yes, I read it for an elective course. Yes, it's wordy and overwhelming at times but informational.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it's my favourite textbook of all times!

[Madelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

^tbh I didn’t read the last 3 chapters cause I was exempted from the final so do w that what you will

[Samangie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rough for the first timer, but the more comfortable you become with immunology, the more comfortable you become with this book. I ordered it to fill in the gaps of our 'assigned' text in my immunology course. I loved it. Spent more time on making the details clear, which I appreciated. However, I could see how - if you're looking for a cliff notes version of immunology - this just wouldn't be your cup of tea. Only serious educators, and life-long learners need apply. I still pick it up from time to time to brush up on things that I read in passing. Nice for the devout audience.

[Robyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought for pharmacy school, used as a textbook for our Immunology course, but kept as a reference book.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good textbook, although it gets a technical for an introductory course in immunology.

[Sean · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decent book, with a lot of detail. Some things are well explained, but some are very convoluted.

[July Oo · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have no idea how to read a books...

[Maaike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed book but a very interesting subject especially during these times. Really liked this course.

[Ravi K. Avadhanula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Introductory book in immunology in the simplest possible words. It's like speaking to the author one on one. Never felt like reading. Good book.

[Jannik Faierson · Rating 4 out of 5]

for the stats - College textbook Immunulogy

[Laurine Swai · Rating 1 out of 5]

nice

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't been able to keep up with this textbook this semester but my Peugeot is sufficiently impressed and I have learned a lot

[Kirsten Frank]

Lots of information densely packaged.

[Mills College Library]

616.079 P229 2009

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far it is easy to follow. I like the pretty pictures.

[Graham Lutz]

eh.