Dr. Sompayrac's insightful guide simplifies the complexities of immunology, making it accessible for students navigating dense textbooks. In fifteen engaging chapters, he uses humor and relatable analogies to explain how various components of the immune system collaborate to fend off diseases, emphasizing the rationale behind their actions. This rigorously updated fifth edition incorporates the latest findings on vaccines, AIDS immunology, and cancer, along with a new chapter dedicated to the intestinal immune system, a current hot topic in the field. Whether you're new to immunology or seeking a refresher, this book offers a clear and captivating overview of the subject. Readers have praised it as an exceptional resource, with comments highlighting its clarity and engaging style. Many consider it one of the best small texts available, noting that it effectively communicates complex ideas in an understandable manner. The book features clear diagrams and a highly readable format, making the intricate subject of immunology both comprehensible and enjoyable. Additionally, a new website provides PowerPoint files of the book's images, enhancing the learning experience.
Lauren M. Sompayrac Books


How It Works: How the Immune System Works - 2nd Edition
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Not just another immunology book, Blackwell now offers the 2nd edition of How the Immune System Works. Written in the same offbeat, "lecture-style" you're familiar with, the second edition provides a perfect introduction to the essential principles of the immune system, covered in 9 humorous but highly informative "lectures." Perfect as exam-prep review or an enjoyable overview of a difficult subject. This revised edition features: - New updates on the Pathophysiology of immunology - System-based approach that examines immunology as a system - Unique and engaging style for quick and easy learning