New in the Second Edition

Inclusion of end-of-chapter questions throughout the book. Questions consist of a mix of clinical and basic science. Detailed answers to all questions are provided in the back of the book.
Completely updated throughout.
Even greater emphasis on human immunity.
Enhanced and revised treatment of the complement system, including new figures and icons to clarify concepts.
Increased emphasis on human genetics throughout the book.
Expanded and updated treatment of innate immunity, particularly the mucosal syst

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 - Elements of the Immune System and their Roles in Defense
Chapter 2 - Antibody Structure and the Generation of B-Cell Diversity
Chapter 3 - Antigen Recognition by T Lymphocytes
Chapter 4 - The Development of B Lymphocytes
Chapter 5 - The Development of T Lymphocytes
Chapter 6 - T-Cell Mediated Immunity
Chapter 7 - Immunity Mediated by B cells and Antibodies
Chapter 8 - The Body's Defenses Against Infection
Chapter 9 - Failures of the Body's Defenses
Chapter 10 - Over-reactions of the Immune System
Chapter 11 - Disruption of Healthy Tissue by the Immune Response
Chapter 12 - Manipulation of the Immune Response