Roitt’s Essential Immunology – the textbook of choice for students and instructors of immunology worldwide clearly explains the key principles needed by medical and health sciences students, from the basis of immunity to clinical applications. A brand new introduction sets the scene for section 1, Fundamentals of Immunology, introducing the microbial world and the strategies the body employs to defend itself. Each chapter then guides the reader through a different part of the immune system, explaining the role of each cell or molecule individually, and then as a whole. Section 2, Applied Immunology, discusses what happens when things go wrong, and the role the immune system plays alongside the damaging effects of diseases including cancer, immunodeficiency, allergies, and transplantation, as well as the beneficial effects of vaccines.

The 13th edition continues to be a user-friendly and engaging introduction to the workings of the immune system, while supporting those who require a slightly more detailed understanding of the key developments in immunology. The content has been fully updated throughout and includes an expansion on key clinical topics such as innate immunity, autoimmune conditions, asthma, primary immunodeficiency, and HIV/AIDS.

Print Length: 576 pages | ISBN-10: 1118415779 | ISBN-13: 978-1118415771 | Publication Date: January 24, 2017 | Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell | Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.3 x 10.88 inches