Fredrick

This text provides a basic introduction to immunology and will be of value to post 'A' level scientists who are reading about the subject for the first time. Generally concepts are well-explained, and illustrations are simple and easy to understand. Some material I felt was over-simplified for this level of student. The chapter content is well structured and moves forward in a logical sequence, the only criticism being the position of immunological techniques in the middle of the book at Chapt...

The text is clearly written to emphasize 'the facts' rather than labour hypothesis or speculations on what can sometimes be controversial topics. Complementing the text are a series of excellent diagrams, illustrations and tables. The artwork is clear and effective, using a simple two colour scheme which is annotated with black or white text and lines. This 'back-to-basics' approach is refreshing, as so often textbooks contain diagrams that are difficult to interpret and the message becomes ...