Full-color textbook takes a step-by-step approach to difficult concepts and gives clinical examples highlighting the relevance of the basic science to clinical practice. Includes learning objectives, figures, review sections, and information boxes.

Includes index. Previous edition: 2004.

Sect. 1.Introduction -- Sect. 2. Antigen-recognition molecules -- Sect. 3. Physiology -- Sect. 4. Innate immunity -- Sect. 5. Immune system in health and disease.