Immunity

by William E. Paul

Book Overview

A leading figure in immunology takes readers inside the remarkably powerful human immune system.

Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Choice ACRL

The immune system has incredible power to protect us from the ravages of infection. Boosted by vaccines, it can protect us from diseases such as measles. However, the power of the immune system is a double-edged sword: an overactive immune system can wreak havoc,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421418010
• ISBN13: 9781421418018
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher