This series of books reflects the trend towards a core curriculum and self-directed learning. The content is restricted to the 'must know' core information presented in a synoptic style. The diagrams that support the text are in a style that the reader can remember and reproduce in examinations. Each chapter ends with a selection of self-assessment material and full explanatory answers. These consolidate and expand on the chapter contents.

The series covers the entire curriculum in approximately twelve discipline-based volumes. This volumes presents an integrated coverage of basic and clinical immunology. Despite the use of problem- and/or topic-based curricula students still respond to the security of a well-ordered presentation of the basic information by traditional discipline.

Concise text of the essential core material
Accompanying self assessment material ideal for self-directed learning
Simple line drawings of a style that can be easily reproduced in examinations

New smaller format to fit on bookshop shelves.
New internal design to look more up to date.
Much stronger series cover design to encourage bookshops to display as a series.
Increased self-assessment
Includes the new OSCE style questions that are increasingly used in examinations.
More consistent use of learning objectives.