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The 6th Edition of this well loved title continues the tradition of giving you an accessible, engaging, and current introduction to this essential subject. The authors help you to understand the principles of basic and applied immunology in a concise, straightforward manner, while incorporating the most up-to-date information. Excellent illustrations and clarity of writing make it easy to understand! Salient Features Innate immunity chapter has been increased and moved to the beginning of the book to reflect how this area is newly recognized as a critical part of immunology. New material has been added on: - recognition of microbial products by cytoplasmic and membrane sensors - intricate organization of lymphoid tissues - functional heterogeneity of subsets of dendritic cells and lymphocytes - roles of regulatory cells and inhibitory pathways in immune regulation. Provides a wealth of excellent photographs and illustrations that enable you to visualize immunologic processes quickly. Includes highlighted