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Completely updated, the 4th edition of this classic resource offers the current, comprehensive coverage of immunology you need to stay on the cutting-edge of clinical laboratory science. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to take you from basic immunologic mechanisms and serologic concepts to the theory behind the procedures you'll perform in the lab, including automated techniques.It also explores the medical applications of clinical laboratory science, with information on disorders of infectious and immunologic origin, as well as topics such as transplantation and tumor immunology. Learning objectives, review questions, step-by-step procedures, and case studies help you master key concepts and prepare you to succeed in today's modern laboratory environment.

• Author Mary Louise Turgeon, a leader in the field of clinical laboratory science, shares with you her wealth of knowledge and experience in this outstanding textbook.
• The book's two-color design provides you with at-a-glance access to special features and vital information.
• In-depth chapter outlines prepare you for the material you will be learning in each chapter and help you see how the topics flow and connect to each other.
• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter allow you to set study goals and assess your progress as you move through the textbook.
• Highlights at the end of every chapter summarize the most important points you should take away from the chapter.
• Review questions help you assess and reinforce your understanding of chapter content.
• Case studies in many of the chapters allow you to see how key concepts apply to real-life scenarios.
• Hands-on procedure coverage in many chapters offer detailed descriptions of exactly what happens during every step of laboratory procedures.
• A convenient glossary of key terms in the back of the book provides quick access to definitions for new or unfamiliar words.

Customer Reviews (6)

Needs Correction and More Work
This book was required for a MT class.I have found several discrepencies in this book and errors in the review questions.I think this book would be confusing for someone without any background in immunology because it jumps around a lot and doesn't paint a very good picture.I wonder why my department chose this book.

The Worst Textbook Ever
SUMMARY: This book is poorly organized and does a horrendous job of explaining the subject matter to someone learning it for the first time. It is heavily technical, and does not explain anything so much as state a string of facts. The author often uses terms and concepts in one chapter that are not explained or defined until several chapters later. The few diagrams and charts included are just as complicated and confusing as the text, and are puzzles within themselves.
It is the worst textbook I have ever used, and I think a class would be better with NO textbook rather than this one.


REVIEW: I already owned the 3rd edition of this book, and was hugely disappointed when a new class I was taking required the 4th edition.

What is true of the 3rd edition is true of the fourth:

Like everyone else has said (except perhaps the first review, which was likely written by the author or her family) this book is poorly organized and hard to follow. I think it lacks a SINGLE sentence that is written in "plain English". Furthermore, rather than attempting build your knowledge stone by stone, it often uses terms and concepts in one chapter which are not defined or explained until several chapters later. It does not explain ANYTHING, ever, and simply states a long string of technically heavy facts which are nearly impossible to digest.
I cannot convey to you how much I hated this book. If your class requires it, pray to god you have a professor good enough to make up for what this book lacks.

Poorly organized
I have been a medical technologist for 16 years and have taught immunology for 12 years in the classroom and clincial setting.This book is poorly organized and not relevant to the normal clinical lab.New terms for a med tech student are used in the first chapter and then defined in later chapters.There is an entire section on RID which only high volume reference labs use and is no longer recommended by ASCP to be covered in med tech schools.The lack of newer illustrations and photographs, and boring layouts of tables and charts is also a negative.I have actually given our students websites to refer to instead of sections in this book to complete their objectives.
Signed MDM, MT(ASCP) SI

Too complex for words
This book along with others by the author are extremely complex and confusing to a student who does not have a working knowledge of this subject. It is as if she went through the dictonary to see how hard of words she could use to make herself look "super dooper" smart. You would have to be a medical student to even get the gist of what she is saying. This book's lack of color and understandable diagrams makes it even harder to follow. I would not recommend this book to anyone but PhDs, MDs, and someone who enjoys being utterly confused.

A book about as good as her teaching...
This book is complex. Any normal student would be completely overwhealmed by this book geared more towards Medical School students rather than traditional college students. The language is too technical and the photos are laughable. There are no colorful pictures for those of us who like to be able to actually see what we are learning, there is no clear cut explaination of any of the suggested topic, and all in color green and the suggested photograph on page 199. Other than subtle hints of green, this black and white "textbook" is utterly and completely boring! ... Read more

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Univ. of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark. Textbook provides a review of the fundamental and advanced immunologic concepts and contains information on the latest immunologic and molecular techniques currently used in clinical laboratory practice. Two-tone format. Softcover. ... Read more

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(Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine)Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Pocket-sized manual is prepared by residents for residents and covers current concepts and practice guidelines. Bulleted-outline format. Softcover. DNLM: Hypersensitivity--diagnosis--Outlines. ... Read more

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very good help for allergy
if you need to understand and manage allergic diseases quickly and clearly , buy this book . very useful and practical ... Read more

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Written by best-selling author and official historian of the American Society of Immunologists, this comprehensive atlas depicts key historical figures and important events related to milestones in the field of immunology. From the origins of immunological study through the critical events that have shaped the field into what it is today, this vital collection of immunological data intersects all aspects of biomedical science. In addition to containing over 400 photographs and illustrations, it details the ways in which immunology has developed several key concepts, theories, approaches, and procedures that have affected the fields of molecular biology and biochemistry. ... Read more

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This publication provides a comprehensive account of the knowngroups of human tumour antigens, and the immune effector cellsinvolved in tumour rejection. Chapters dealing with all the majorgroups of human tumour antigens are included, covering differentiationantigens, testes-associated antigens, CEA, mucin, viral antigens,anti-idiotypic antibodies as antigens, and fusion proteins. The roleof heat shock proteins as mediators of tumour immunity is discussedand consideration is given to the immune mechanisms which mediatetumour rejection in both human and animal systems. The application ofantibody targeting to identify cancers, and the mechanisms by whichtumours evade immune detection and/or destruction is covered indetail. Although the focus of this publication is experimental, aswith other recent publications progress in clinical immunotherapy isincluded in some detail, to provide postgraduate and post-doctoralscientists with in-depth reviews of the field. ... Read more

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• Blends biology, clinical science, genetics, and molecular biology of the immune system to provide a complete account of our knowledge of immunology
• New features include full-color artwork and design, over 50 new figures, and text that has been completely revised to reflect the very latest references
• Incorporates a variety of pedagogical aids to assist students in the learning process, including chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries, as well as a self-evaluation section
  

Customer Reviews (3)

BUYER BEWARE!!
I purchased this book a few months ago for the course I am taking. The book is well written and provides a wealth of information.
HOWEVER, BEWARE!!This book does NOT come with ANY type of internet or computer support of ANY kind!!!There is no CD with the book, no supporting website, etc. So if you have even the simplest of questions that you would rather not bother your professor with (or have at 2 am when you seem to be alone), there is nothing to help you with this.
Like I said, the book is wonderful but the Author and/or publishing company needs to get with the 21st Century as well as with "Today's Student".

Klaus must update or perish
Just a quick note: Dr. Elgert's text is 10 years old.. 10!That's before the human genome came out, and what's more, the book is hopelessly outdated on a number of points.First of all, a lot of good science has been put out in the 10 years since its publication. Second, his illustrations look like their were made in MSPaint (and they very well may have been).Moreover, he reprintedhis old edition at some point, but in black and white, and on rough, heavier paper.Buyer beware - the cover is identical.



LUCKILY.. if you don't go to Virginia Tech, I'm sure you're not in danger of exposure to this opaque anachronism of a textbook...

Clear and Easy to read
It's very good textbook, easy to read and understand. I'm waiting for the new and up-to-date edition from the author, if possible. ... Read more

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Reflecting on the connection between the rise in chronic immune disorders and toxic environmental and lifestyle patterns, herbalist and acupuncturist Jason Elias and collaborator Katherine Ketcham looked to the 5,000-year-old The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine to seek clues for restoring the balance of body and mind.

In Chinese Medicine for Maximum Immunity, Elias and Ketcham show how to use the preventive strategies and gentle, supportive remedies of traditional Chinese medicine to heal contemporary chronic illnesses and bolster immunity. The book teaches readers how to identify which element--Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water--most directly influences them and how to correct imbalances that can lead to particular physical, emotional, and spiritual disorders with step-by-step instruction for using stress-reduction techniques, diet and exercise, herbs, and acupressure. ... Read more

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Chinese Medicine for Maximum Immunity
By far the most informative and easy to understand self help book I have ever purchased. It helped me understand the connections between various organs and how even the weather/temperature has an effect on how I feel. I cannot say enough good things about this book. It is definately a must have for anyone interested in their health. ... Read more

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* Emphasizes both the basic and clinical aspects of immunology that promotes understanding of core concepts and provides clinical correlations to medical practice
* Logical progression from normal immune function to laboratory abnormalities and clinical diseases
* Problem-oriented approach to clinical disorders caused by immunological disruption ... Read more

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A review of Immuno. A little hard for newbies in the subject
I bought this book because it was needed in my course. But if you are new to the COMPLEX world of Immunology, then beware! If you want to get the full use of the depth of this book, first read the subject in THE GREATEST BOOK FOR NEWBIES in Immunology, I mean by "IMMUNOBIOLOGY" by Charles Janeway. Then you can skip to Parslow-Stites and be prepared for the test. If you already have concepts in this subject, then go for it, you will not be dissapointed.

Real good
Stites manages to explain a really complicated subject with simplicity. Enjoyful to read and easy to learn from. ... Read more

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Here's a readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter.

• Relates basic science to clinical disorders through clinical cases for better application in a real-world setting.
  
• Includes a full Glossary to keep you on the cutting edge of immunologic terminology.
  
• Includes appendices summarizing the features of CD Molecules, a handy Glossary, and Clinical Cases that test your understanding of how the immune system functions in health and disease.
  
• Illustrated with beautiful full-color artwork for enhanced visual learning.

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Good, readable, and basic introduction to immunology
This book is a bit under 300 pages and is small and easy to carry around, although not quite pocket sized. It lives up to its title and does indeed give the reader a basic and bare bones overview of immunology. A chapter can be read in about an hour and a dedicated student could read the entire book in a week. We used this with our first-year immunology course in medical school and I read the text in its entirety four entire times. The chapters are designed to be more or less self contained, and there is a lot of repetition, although I found this to be beneficial in terms of actually committing the material to memory. For first time students of immunology, I highly recommend this text as a starting point. It's small size make it ideal for quick review before taking the USMLE exam, as well, while larger books would be unsuitable for this task.

Great pictures and format
Easy to use, easy to read. I enjoyed this even though it was a library copy.

Excellent graphics to understand visually
This book is very concise and has excellent pictures and tables to depict the most pertinent information about Immunology. The graphics and tables are all colorful and easy to understand. That said, the book is not as detailed as some other books out there, but for my course I took in pharmacy school, it was good enough. Where it lacked in detail I picked up in the lecture. This book is excellent for understanding immunology, especially if it's your first time ever taking immunology.

Amazing figures! Absolutely reader friendly.
This book is flat out the best if you want to understand immunology!
The figures are key! And the text presentation style makes it very palpable even for someone with a non-bio background.

GREAT BOOK
I am a first year med student and this book was GREAT at explaining things and is very thorough.Easy to read and has great diagrams (for those that visual like me!) ... Read more

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Progress in Basic and Clinical Immunology is a result ofthe 14th European Immunology Meeting -- EFIS 2000, held inPoznan, Poland, on 23--27 September 2000. EFIS 2000 gatheredover 1400 immunologists from all over the world. It was anexceptionally memorable meeting for a number of reasons: 1) it washeld in the last year of the century and the millennium, thusprovoking conclusions of past achievements of immunology andprojections for the future; 2) it was held in Poland, a country thatis a symbol of struggle for freedom for a large number of scientistsoriginating from the `Eastern Bloc' countries; and 3) EFIS celebratedits 25th anniversary at this occasion. This comprehensive volumecontains 62 chapters grouped into 11 sections: T-cells, ImmuneReceptors, Antigen Presentation/Dendritic Cells, Cytokines,Immunodeficiencies, Autoimmunity, Allergy/Inflammation, Immunotherapy,Vaccines, Tumor Immunology, and Cancer Immunotherapy. ... Read more

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Integrative Rheumatology offers a new and much-needed perspective in disease and symptom management, blending conventional medicine with alternative approaches not typically included in a Western medical practice. While conventional treatments can provide considerable symptomatic relief and can even slow the progression of many rheumatologic conditions, integrative treatment incorporating lifestyle interventions, mind-body approaches, and practices such as acupuncture and meditation into conventional medical therapies can improve quality of life, reduce medication dosages, and are generally better tolerated. In this book, researchers and clinicians highlight specific gaps in conventional rheumatologic care and examine how alternative approaches may be ideally suited to address these missed opportunities. Here, the authors introduce topics not typically addressed in conventional rheumatology texts, including nutritional therapies, exercise, herbal medicine, mind/body approaches, Ayurveda, and energy medicine. The contributors, all of whom have a background in academic medicine, share the approaches that they have found most effective in their own practices, basing their work on the best scientific evidence available. Ultimately, an understanding of complementary and alternative approaches to healing can help clinicians care for their patients using the best proven therapies to modify disease progress and relieve pain and disability. ... Read more

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Written by an immunologist, this book traces the concept of immunity from ancient times up to the present day, examining how changing concepts and technologies have affected the course of the science.It shows how the personalities of scientists and even political and social factors influenced both theory and practice in the field.With fascinating stories of scientific disputes and shifting scientific trends, each chapter examines an important facet of this discipline that has been so central to the development of modern biomedicine.With its biographical dictionary of important scientists, its lists of significant discoveries and books, this volume will provide the most complete historicalreference in the field.

. Written in an elegant style by long-time practicing immunologist
. Discusses the changing theories and technologies that guided the field
. Tells of the exciting disputes among prominent scientists
. Lists all the important discoveries and books in the field
. Explains in detail the many Nobel prize-winning contributions of immunologists ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (7)

Incomplete
This is a HUGE and generally very comprehensive book except there are only two mentions of ME (CFS) en passant. (I do have to give props for those phrases being correct though) ME is a common (1M+ in US) and extremely debilitating NeuroEndocrine Immune Disease.

More than fundamental
This is, undoubtdly, the most complete guide for immunology. It shows all aspects of the issue, including biochemistry and disease context. Futhermore, the interaction between innate response and adaptive response is aborded, once is rarely showed by the other books. I do recommend!

Very useful
If you have lot of time to read, yes, this book is a MUST. But if you have 40 exams plus practices plus meetings plus, plus, plus.....Kuby is a good option. Anyway, never trust only in a single book.
Ana Laura Fazio
MSc. Immunology

HORRIBLE CD UPGRADE

No offense to William Paul and the Authors of this book, but the CD is unusable unless you allow it access to the internet to review your searches!!!! (In either Windows ME or Windows XP)

A complete invasion of privacy.

Fundamental Immunology IV did not have that problem!

(Microsoft Word is having new problems like this with their Windows XP professional as well!It did not have those problems with ME - Hum?)

excellent
the next best thing to actually following the literature. a great way to get a background in a less familiar topic. ... Read more

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Designed to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today, The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series combines essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice, demonstrating how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled with the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a biomedical scientist may be exposed, from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science.

A new volume in this exciting series, Immunology offers biomedical science students insights into the function of the immune system, the frontline of defense against pathological disease, and the diagnostic techniques used to identify associated malfunctions and disorders. By examining the key immunological principles and scientific basis of laboratory techniques--with a focus on the biomedical scientist's role in the diagnostic laboratory--the authors provide students with everything they need to know in order to prepare for specialist studies in immunology. Case studies cover current tests, the rationale behind their use, the technologies employed, the quality measures applied, and the ways in which clinicians interpret test results in order to help patients.

Immunology is enhanced by numerous examples and full color throughout. A Companion Website offers resources for students and instructors, including a fully interactive digital microscope with a range of cell and tissue images for examination. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (46)

alright
it was the book and used. a little bent and worn. butstill the book and intact

Immuno-freakin-ology
Buy the newer edition cause it is updated. There are a few things missing from this book.

Speedy service
Book came very quickly in great shape exactly as described on the website.I would order another book from them.

Confusing Book
This book is written from a researchers point of view. It thoroughly describes how and why a "insert concept" was discovered and why it's important.
However, no test you will ever take will ask you any of that information. To read this book, you're required to dig through the text and hunt for important facts. The authors go off on too many tangents.

I purchased this book instead, Immunology for Medical Students: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Accessand highly recommend it. It's written from a medical provider's point of view. So all the unnecessary information is cut out.
You are left with only key concepts and chapters that are no more than 10 pages long.

If you're required to buy the Kuby for class, I still recommend buying the Immuno for Med. Students as a reference.

Please refund my money
Hi,

I have sent this back to the bookseller more than a month a go. However, the bookseller has not returned money back to me. Please find out what is going on. Thank you.


Pei Chang ... Read more

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Save hours of study time, build test taking confidence, and ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams with most user-friendly, complete, and frequently updated review of medical microbiology and immunology available

There's no faster or more effective way to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 and course exams than Medical Microbiology & Immunology Examination. Completely updated throughout, the Ninth Edition offers a concise, high-yield review of the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology, with an emphasis on the clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases.

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Immunology, the third volume in the four volume set, The Mouse in Biomedical Research, is a completely new addition to this series, dedicated to mouse immunology. It is based on the vast body of knowledge which has made the mouse the model of choice when studying immunity in man. Arguably more is known about the immune system in mice than any other species except man. In large part this is due to the power of genetic engineering to delineate molecular mechanisms. In this volume we present an Overview to mouse immunology, including both the innate and adaptive immune systems, followed by 15 chapters, each dealing with a specific area of immunology in the mouse. These chapters illustrate the power of genetic engineering in dissecting each component of the immune response from the development of lymphoid tissues to signal transduction pathways in activated cells. ... Read more