Summary
Praise for the previous edition:
SSLI "Honor Book," Science, Grades 7–12 category—Society of School Librarians International
The immune system is crucial to the normal functioning of the human body. As the body's "military," it prevents invaders from entering and destroys those who slip past its defenses. The Immune System, Third Edition discusses the human body's fundamental defense system, from its component parts to what happens when the body's defenses are breached. Common and uncommon immune disorders are also discussed, as are potential new therapies to enhance or repair the immune system. Packed with full-color photographs and illustrations, this absorbing book provides students with sufficient background information through references, websites, and a bibliography.
About the Author(s)
Donna Bozzone earned her BS in biology from Manhattan College and her MA and Ph.D. in biology, from Princeton University. She continued her education as a postdoctoral research associate at the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology. She joined the faculty of Saint Michael’s College and is now an emeritus professor. Dr. Bozzone’s areas of specialization are in developmental and cellular biology. She has taught courses in introductory biology, science writing, gender studies, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, evolution, microbiology, and senior seminars on the history of biology and the history of medicine. An author of many publications, Dr. Bozzone also served as a member of the Publication Review Panel for the Journal of College Science Teaching and an ad hoc reviewer for the American Biology Teacher. An enthusiast for science education at all levels, Dr. Bozzone has designed and published laboratory teaching materials for students in high school and college. She is also the author of more than a dozen books for children and youths on topics including cancer, microorganisms, anatomy, infectious disease, computer scientists, and Abraham Lincoln.
Gregory J. Stewart completed his Ph.D. in microbiology at the University of California at Davis. His postdoctoral training was conducted at Exxon Research and Engineering, and E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company. He spent seven years at the University of South Florida as an assistant and associate professor of biology. In 1993 he joined the biology department of the University of West Georgia where he served as department chair. After one year as assistant dean of arts he then accepted a senior fellowship with the Bureau of Arms Control at the United States Department of State. His duties included coordination of the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention (Treaty) and as advisor to all bureaus and other federal agencies on issues related to microbiology, biological weapons reduction, bioterrorism/counter-terrorism threat reduction and response, and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Today he is the senior biosafety officer in the high containment core at Georgia State University.