A history of immunology /

Written by an immunologist, this book traces the concept of immunity from ancient times up to the present day, examining how changing concepts and technologies have affected the course of the science. It shows how the personalities of scientists and even political and social factors influenced both...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Silverstein, Arthur M.
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press/Elsevier, 2009.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Written by an immunologist, this book traces the concept of immunity from ancient times up to the present day, examining how changing concepts and technologies have affected the course of the science. It shows how the personalities of scientists and even political and social factors influenced both theory and practice in the field.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 530 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780080919461
0080919464
9780123705860
012370586X