A History of Transplantation Immunology
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A History of Transplantation Immunology
A History of Transplantation Immunology
By Leslie Brent
Publisher: Academic Press
Number Of Pages: 482
Publication Date: 1997-01-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0121317706
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780121317706
Binding: Hardcover
Those entering the field of transplantation are frequently unaware of the topics historical roots and even of the background on which modern discoveries in tolerance, histocompabatibility antigens, and xenotransplantation are based. A History of Transplantation Immunology is an account, written by one of the founding fathers of the field, of how tissue and organ transplantation has become one of the most successful branches of late 20th century medicine. The book helps place the work of contemporary scientists into its proper context and makes fascinating reading for immunologists in all stages of their career.
Key Features
* Describes landmarks in immunology and places them in historical context
* Beautifully written by one of the founding fathers of the field
* Portrays the surprising history of events in a colorful and readable manner
* Contains biographical sketches of some of the pioneers
* Illustrates the development of key ideas in immunology–tolerance, graft rejection, and transplantation
* Foreword by Ray Owen
Summary: Review of A History of Transplantation Immunology
Rating: 5
All knowledge can be traced to its roots, but the task is not an easy one. This magnificent account of the history of transplantation immunology was 7 years in preparation by one of the principal architects of the new scientific discipline. The book is lucidly written, scrupulously researched, and extensively annotated. It is a must read for anyone who wants to know how the field evolved and where it is going.
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