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Save hours of study time, build test taking confidence, and ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams with most user-friendly, complete, and frequently updated review of medical microbiology and immunology available

There's no faster or more effective way to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 and course exams than Medical Microbiology & Immunology Examination. Completely updated throughout, the Ninth Edition offers a concise, high-yield review of the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology, with an emphasis on the clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases.

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Since 1977, this outstanding book has been the immunology reference of choice for both veterinary students and practitioners. It's the only complete resource on the subject, featuring a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles with comprehensive information on the most significant immunological diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. This meticulously updated new edition explores the latest advances in the field and provides a wealth of clinical examples that illustrate and clarify important concepts.

• Clearly explains the general principles of immunology and applied immunology.
• Includes information on the most significant immunological diseases and immunological responses seen in domestic animals.
• Presents coverage of domestic mammal species in phylogenetic order: horse-cattle-sheep-pig-dog-cat-mouse-human.
• Provides clinical examples that demonstrate key immunologic principles.
• Offers expanded and updated references for all key sources in the literature.

Customer Reviews (8)

Good overview book
This book is required for my immunology course, and is a very good, easy-to-understand description of the immune system. It also has much shorter chapters than in most of my other textbooks.

A great Immunology book
This book was the suggested text for my Veterinary Immunology class and overal I was very pleased with it.I probably spent a little more time sleeping in class than I should and as a result relied heavily on this book to learn the material.I was pleasantly as the book was a fairly easy read.The material was presented clearly and in a logical order that made it fairly easy to understand.

great supplement
This book is a wonderful supplement to class notes.It is a very thorough textbook for immunology.

Definitely would buy from this seller again.
Very fast delivery. It was exactly as described. Definitely would buy from this seller again.

Immunology Defind - The Latest Tizard Blizzard
Concruent with previous layouts, this latest edition is repleat with photos, charts and graphics that aid in one's understanding of the fundamental principles detailed herein.A welcome refresher for the practiced veterinarian, it remains the standard text for graduate and veterinary school students alike. ... Read more

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This student friendly guide takes a unique approach to understanding the fundamental concepts of immunology. Direct and concise text and illustrations emphasize the learning framework so that information can be assimilated and sorted easily. The book begins by defining general aspects of immune response and builds through increased levels of hypersensitivity to immunodeficiency. A glossary of common terms and information about standard essays are included. ... Read more

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Good introduction to immunology for those with limited time.
Basic Concepts in Immunology was extremely valuable in allowing me to learn the essentials of immunology in a very short period of time.The material was well organized with many figures to help with explanations. By its nature, the depth of information is limited but now I have a goodfoundation to learn more in greater depth from other sources.The indexwas not quite as comprehensive as I would have liked, but the book is shortenough to easily find what you need. For immunology novices, I highlyrecommend reading this book before delving into a detailed textbook. ... Read more

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Incomplete
This is a HUGE and generally very comprehensive book except there are only two mentions of ME (CFS) en passant. (I do have to give props for those phrases being correct though) ME is a common (1M+ in US) and extremely debilitating NeuroEndocrine Immune Disease.

More than fundamental
This is, undoubtdly, the most complete guide for immunology. It shows all aspects of the issue, including biochemistry and disease context. Futhermore, the interaction between innate response and adaptive response is aborded, once is rarely showed by the other books. I do recommend!

Very useful
If you have lot of time to read, yes, this book is a MUST. But if you have 40 exams plus practices plus meetings plus, plus, plus.....Kuby is a good option. Anyway, never trust only in a single book.
Ana Laura Fazio
MSc. Immunology

HORRIBLE CD UPGRADE

No offense to William Paul and the Authors of this book, but the CD is unusable unless you allow it access to the internet to review your searches!!!! (In either Windows ME or Windows XP)

A complete invasion of privacy.

Fundamental Immunology IV did not have that problem!

(Microsoft Word is having new problems like this with their Windows XP professional as well!It did not have those problems with ME - Hum?)

excellent
the next best thing to actually following the literature. a great way to get a background in a less familiar topic. ... Read more

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(Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine)Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Pocket-sized manual is prepared by residents for residents and covers current concepts and practice guidelines. Bulleted-outline format. Softcover. DNLM: Hypersensitivity--diagnosis--Outlines. ... Read more

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very good help for allergy
if you need to understand and manage allergic diseases quickly and clearly , buy this book . very useful and practical ... Read more

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Efficiently master key immunology principles! State-of-the-art coverage brings you all of the latest scientific and clinical knowledge, including a new chapter on the use of antibodies and cytokines in immunotherapy. Crystal-clear illustrations, detailed clinical cases, and a user-friendly presentation make immunology remarkably easy to understand. And now, online access via STUDENT CONSULT makes this an even more effective learning resource!

• Crystal-clear illustrations make immunology remarkably easy to understand.
  
• Detailed clinical cases demonstrate real-world applications.
  
• Technical boxes point out important scientific advances.
  
• End-of-chapter checklists of learning points facilitate review.

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This book saved my grade
This book saved my grade. My professor was using the Kuby book (written from a researcher's point of view) to teach our Immunology class. It made no sense to me.
Then I bought this book (written from a medical provider's point of view) and suddenly everything made sense. The material was exactly the same as we were studying in class, but simply explained better. I kept this book after the class because it's such an awesome reference. I also met Dr. Narin as he guest-lectured some of our classes. He's an awesome guy, and it's no wonder his book is so easy to understand.

Lacking in detail
Immunology for Medical Students is a good overall resource but leaves you a little fuzzy about detail and scope.Overarching principles are presented clearly, but the text doesn't elaborate enough on important specifics such as VDJ recombination in lymphocytes and cytokine function.This text is insufficient for the current medical school course I am taking and wouldn't even have been adequate for the undergraduate immunology course I took a few years ago.Janeway's Immunobiology gives you a much better understanding of the topics, though it does probably go too far to the other side in providing detail.

An excellent immunology book for medical students
The book is concise and easy to follow. It contains a lot of background information, in format of inserted boxes, on diseases related to the immune system. The information about immunology is NOT thorough with details. Neither is the presentation of (immuno)pathology. But should be adequate for medical students.

Good reference book
I bought this book for first year dental.It does a good job explaining basic concepts.There are nice, detailed pictures throughout and is very "readable".This is a small book (about 1.5" thick) and gives a good foundation for understanding immunology.I can't, however, agree with the "for Medical Students" portion of the title.If you're looking for something more detailed, check out Robbins. ... Read more

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Responding to the clear need for an immunology text written with the pharmacist and pharmaceutical scientist in mind, this volume highlights issues of particular relevance to pharmacy practice, including hypersensitivity reactions to natural allergens and pharmaceutical agents. Core immunological issues, such as congenital immunodeficiency disorders and those caused by pathogens such as in AIDS, arethoroughly discussed. Also highlighted is the impact of biotechnology on immunology and the development of immunopharmaceutical agents. Special attention is given to clinically related issues, such as immunotherapy in cancer, immune disorders, and organ transplantation. Immunodiagnostic agents used professionally in hospitals as well as OTC immunodiagnostics are covered. Appendices list all immunotherapeutic agents that have been developed or are still under development.
Each chapter ends with a series of self-assessment questions and/or illustrative case studies which will be of use to students for ... Read more

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Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD. Comprehensive reference presents revisions in every section and emphasizes the interpretation of immunologic findings. Includes the broad range of immunologic procedures, even if they are carried out in the hematology, microbiology, or chemistry lab. Previous edition: c1997. DNLM: Immunologic Techniques--Laboratory Manuals. ... Read more

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examines the basic molecular and cellular components of the immune system relative to the pathogenesis and prevention of infectious diseases; focuses on primary and acquired immunodeficiency and immune system dysregulation as causes of pathology; contributions from multiple areas of immunology present current information in a rapidly moving field; all chapters have standardized thematic and structural aspects to provide critical information in a comprehensible style; examples and illustrations depict basic immunologic processes in conjunction with their role in infectious or other diseases. ... Read more

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Immunology, Infection, and Immunity is a GOOD book for ADD'TL REFERENCE
I highly recommend this book as an additional text to accompany Janeway's Immunobiology 7th Ed.It is complete, but does not cover detailed concepts as in Janeway's.It is a great tool to use if Janeway's Immunol\biology is too complex or a great reference to add to your library. ... Read more

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This book provides students with a short yet thorough review of microbiology and immunology, needed in the first year of medical school. The information is great for both course review and USMLE test prep. Includes clinical case studies required in medical school curriculum and examinations. ... Read more

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All you need for USMLE STEP 1 Microbio and Immuno
Very concise presentation, easy to read and understandable. The questions in the back are KEY- do these and you will rock this section of the boards. The best bang for your buck. Look no further.

Must buy for USLME
This book is good for the USLME microbiology portion.It gives essential detail of high-yield items.However, I also used:
Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
(ISBN: 0971999635)
The second book I got on Amazon.com also.I recommend the first book as a great summary to getting to the essential details of microbiology.I advise getting the second book to help prepare for the type of questions to know for the USLME.

Complete Medical Microbiology Review Book..
'Medical Microbiology and Immunology: Examination and Board review' is more than a good book. The organization and contents of the book are great. Summaries of the most important microorganisms at the end of each section of the book make it excellent for quick reviewing what one has just read. Also, the book includes unique chapters like normal flora, laboratory diagnosis, and vaccines which are really helpful. The immunology section extensively provide a solit understanding of the immune mechanisms, using illustrative figures and mnemonics. Moreover, the MCQs at the end of the book, along with the clinical cases, emphasize on the important areas in medical microbiology.

One more thing I have to complement is the use of bold font in the book; this made skimming chapters quickly before a final microbiology exam a 'stressless' event, and gave confidence.

To be neutral in my review, the book lacks a good mycology section (You need another book for mycology).

Pretty time-saving
No time to type (because of preparin' the board), so only one opinion. GGGOOOOOODDDDD!!

good reference book
It is really very good book to study,but too much for exam ... Read more

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Completely updated, the 4th edition of this classic resource offers the current, comprehensive coverage of immunology you need to stay on the cutting-edge of clinical laboratory science. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to take you from basic immunologic mechanisms and serologic concepts to the theory behind the procedures you'll perform in the lab, including automated techniques.It also explores the medical applications of clinical laboratory science, with information on disorders of infectious and immunologic origin, as well as topics such as transplantation and tumor immunology. Learning objectives, review questions, step-by-step procedures, and case studies help you master key concepts and prepare you to succeed in today's modern laboratory environment.

• Author Mary Louise Turgeon, a leader in the field of clinical laboratory science, shares with you her wealth of knowledge and experience in this outstanding textbook.
• The book's two-color design provides you with at-a-glance access to special features and vital information.
• In-depth chapter outlines prepare you for the material you will be learning in each chapter and help you see how the topics flow and connect to each other.
• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter allow you to set study goals and assess your progress as you move through the textbook.
• Highlights at the end of every chapter summarize the most important points you should take away from the chapter.
• Review questions help you assess and reinforce your understanding of chapter content.
• Case studies in many of the chapters allow you to see how key concepts apply to real-life scenarios.
• Hands-on procedure coverage in many chapters offer detailed descriptions of exactly what happens during every step of laboratory procedures.
• A convenient glossary of key terms in the back of the book provides quick access to definitions for new or unfamiliar words.

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Needs Correction and More Work
This book was required for a MT class.I have found several discrepencies in this book and errors in the review questions.I think this book would be confusing for someone without any background in immunology because it jumps around a lot and doesn't paint a very good picture.I wonder why my department chose this book.

The Worst Textbook Ever
SUMMARY: This book is poorly organized and does a horrendous job of explaining the subject matter to someone learning it for the first time. It is heavily technical, and does not explain anything so much as state a string of facts. The author often uses terms and concepts in one chapter that are not explained or defined until several chapters later. The few diagrams and charts included are just as complicated and confusing as the text, and are puzzles within themselves.
It is the worst textbook I have ever used, and I think a class would be better with NO textbook rather than this one.


REVIEW: I already owned the 3rd edition of this book, and was hugely disappointed when a new class I was taking required the 4th edition.

What is true of the 3rd edition is true of the fourth:

Like everyone else has said (except perhaps the first review, which was likely written by the author or her family) this book is poorly organized and hard to follow. I think it lacks a SINGLE sentence that is written in "plain English". Furthermore, rather than attempting build your knowledge stone by stone, it often uses terms and concepts in one chapter which are not defined or explained until several chapters later. It does not explain ANYTHING, ever, and simply states a long string of technically heavy facts which are nearly impossible to digest.
I cannot convey to you how much I hated this book. If your class requires it, pray to god you have a professor good enough to make up for what this book lacks.

Poorly organized
I have been a medical technologist for 16 years and have taught immunology for 12 years in the classroom and clincial setting.This book is poorly organized and not relevant to the normal clinical lab.New terms for a med tech student are used in the first chapter and then defined in later chapters.There is an entire section on RID which only high volume reference labs use and is no longer recommended by ASCP to be covered in med tech schools.The lack of newer illustrations and photographs, and boring layouts of tables and charts is also a negative.I have actually given our students websites to refer to instead of sections in this book to complete their objectives.
Signed MDM, MT(ASCP) SI

Too complex for words
This book along with others by the author are extremely complex and confusing to a student who does not have a working knowledge of this subject. It is as if she went through the dictonary to see how hard of words she could use to make herself look "super dooper" smart. You would have to be a medical student to even get the gist of what she is saying. This book's lack of color and understandable diagrams makes it even harder to follow. I would not recommend this book to anyone but PhDs, MDs, and someone who enjoys being utterly confused.

A book about as good as her teaching...
This book is complex. Any normal student would be completely overwhealmed by this book geared more towards Medical School students rather than traditional college students. The language is too technical and the photos are laughable. There are no colorful pictures for those of us who like to be able to actually see what we are learning, there is no clear cut explaination of any of the suggested topic, and all in color green and the suggested photograph on page 199. Other than subtle hints of green, this black and white "textbook" is utterly and completely boring! ... Read more

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Leading clinicians and scientists in solid organ transplantation review the current status of the field and describe cutting-edge techniques for detecting the immune response to the allografted organ. The authors present the latest techniques for HLA typing, detecting HLA antibodies, and monitoring T-cell response, and examine more specialized methods utilizing proteomics, laser dissection microscopy, and real-time polymerase chain reaction. The area of tolerance induction and reprogramming of the immune system is also covered, along with a discussion of up-to-date methods of organ preservation, of today's optimal immunosuppressive drug regimens, as well as the difficulty of mimicking chronic rejection in experimental models. Introductory chapters provide a theoretical update on current practices in renal, liver, islet, and lung transplantation and on the pathways of antigen presentation and chronic rejection. ... Read more

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Stedman's Dermatology andImmunology Words
This book is helping me with the course I am taking.Thank you very much. ... Read more

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Accelerated answers for the microbiology and immunology course exams and the USMLE Step 1-written by students, for students

This book covers all of the important topics for the USMLE as well as everyday information that will be used in class and clinic." -- Darin K. Winn, M4, University of Utah School of Medicine

This is the easiest study aid to use for last minute studying." -- David K. Lee, M2, Harvard Medical School

If you're a medical student on the go, gearing up for the microbiology and immunology course/shelf exam and the USMLE Step 1 exam can present a big challenge. How do you boil down your microbiology and immunology course work into only the most critical concepts, so you can have the edge at exam time?

Deja Review: Microbiology & Immunology is the resource that gets you there. Drawn from the perspectives of top students fresh from their course exams and the USMLE Step 1, this unbeatable, portable guide features a quick-read Q&A format-one that helps you efficiently plow through a large amount of pertinent information. It also allows you to zero in on only correct answers to promote memorization and optimize your study time.

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Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina. Introduction to clinical immunology, for second & fourthyear level clinical laboratory science students. Combines essential theoretical principles with commonly used serological techniques. Chapters include objectives, outlines, and glossary. ... Read more

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Meh
The book is good in that it explains certain basic immunological techniques quite well in a descriptive sense (at least at the molecular leve), however graphically many things are left to be desired.Many topics like explaining detailed immunofluorescent or protein immunology, etc are woefully inadequate for any practical use.The first third of the book explaining immunological processes is hopeless and best left to a dedicated immunology textbook like Janeway or Abbas.

Clear as mud.
This book couldn't decide what it wanted to be.There were sections that were very detailed and not clearly explained.On the other hand, there were sections that were lacking significant explanation and contained so little detail that it was impossible to understand.

Also, if I had to read 'close proximity' one more time, I would have screamed.Someone should explain to the author AND THE EDITOR that this is redundant.I circled those words MULTIPLE times.Reading such a poorly written book made me wonder what else was poorly described and possible incorrect. ... Read more

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Based on material from 400-600 level Immunology courses, this concise and thorough review of modern concepts in molecular, cellular, and systemic immunology contains over two hundred detailed problems with step-by-step solutions. Taking a problem-solving approach, Schaum's Outline of Immunology is an excellent supplement to any systematic textbook of modern immunology, focusing on the basic tenets of immunology as applied to the dynamics of immune responses and their outcomes, and is perfect for pre-med students who need help in their required immunology courses, as well as for medical and veterinary students who want to update their knowledge. ... Read more

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a good review
While some Schaum's outlines are comprehensive enough to sufficiently replace introductory textbooks (Schaum's Genetics is a good example), Schaum's Immunology is not among these.This outline is formatted in a question and answer style that is well suited for review before exams.The outline does not make a good stand alone resource for independent study, however it is great as a supplementary study-aid.So while I do recommend this book for those taking a first course in immunology, I wouldn't depend on it to allow you to throw out your regular textbook or start missing lectures. ... Read more

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Designed to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today, The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series combines essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice, demonstrating how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled with the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a biomedical scientist may be exposed, from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science.

A new volume in this exciting series, Immunology offers biomedical science students insights into the function of the immune system, the frontline of defense against pathological disease, and the diagnostic techniques used to identify associated malfunctions and disorders. By examining the key immunological principles and scientific basis of laboratory techniques--with a focus on the biomedical scientist's role in the diagnostic laboratory--the authors provide students with everything they need to know in order to prepare for specialist studies in immunology. Case studies cover current tests, the rationale behind their use, the technologies employed, the quality measures applied, and the ways in which clinicians interpret test results in order to help patients.

Immunology is enhanced by numerous examples and full color throughout. A Companion Website offers resources for students and instructors, including a fully interactive digital microscope with a range of cell and tissue images for examination. ... Read more

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Extensively updated, with new contributors, brilliant new illustrations and a wealth of supporting material online, this 7th edition offers you a carefully structured approach to learning the building blocks of the immune system as well as initiation and actions of the immune response. The website which accompanies this text gives access to all the images in the book, up to 20 detailed animation sequences (which link to further supporting text, illustrations, molecular models and video clips), 8 lectures which explain how the immune system responds to different infections or to tissue grafts, and a test bank of 300 USMLE-style questions. * Includes "Critical Thinking Boxes" which encourage you to "think immunologically" and help you test your own understanding of material. * Provides extensive additional material online. * Incorporates clinical cases at the end of chapters to give you a realistic clinical context in which to anchor your understanding of immunology. * Uses high-yield-style chapter summaries to allow you a quick and effective way to double check all key concepts. * Strengthened chapter opening objectives give a clearer idea of what you should know by the end of each chapter. ... Read more

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Excellent book
This is an excellent book on the subject. The only catch for me is that, if you are abolutely new to immunology, this book might be a little confusing at first. You have to be able to understand some basic terminology to work with this book, once you have it going through the book is absolutely pain free.

Do not touch this book!
The text is confusing, very baddly structured and hard to read. Because of the many different authors, the text is not concise.The diagrams and tables are often unprecise, leaving you with even more questions instead of answers. The book is a absolutely not the wright choice for learning immunology.For that I recomend Alberts: MBOC (immunology chapters) and Abbas 5th ed., which are much better books.

GOOD BOOK
I READ THIS EDITION IN CHINA PUBLISHED...

DO YOU THINK STUDY IMMUNOLOGY?

GOOD CHOICE THIS BOOK...

GOOD BOOK
I READ THIS EDITION IN CHINA PUBLISHED...

DO YOU THINK STUDY IMMUNOLOGY?

GOOD CHOICE THIS BOOK...

Immunology by Ivan Roitt - Still the best!
I used an earlier edition of this text to study for Pathology board examinations (with the American College of Veterinary Pathology), and found it readily understandable (for someone with a veterinary degree and Master's degree in pathology) and well-laid out. I was so pleased that I purchased this recently for an associate starting a Ph.D. The text has chapters covering general immunology, evolution of the immune system, species differences, and essentials for understanding most aspects of immunology, from cytokines to cells to roles in infectious disease and cancer. The new edition incorporates recent information while retaining the basic flow. Altogether, this is still the best text on the subject that I have seen! ... Read more

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Since the publication of the first edition of the Handbook of Human Immunology in 1997, major scientific achievements have directly contributed to an increased understanding of the complexities of the human immune system in health and disease. Whether as a result of the sequencing of the entire human genome, or of technological advancements, several new components of the immune system have been revealed, along with new technologies for their measurement and evaluation. ... Read more

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Immunology for the immunologist and non-immunologists
As a new student to the feild of immunology, I was looking for a good, general, updated textbook that would bring me up to speed. There are some general immunogy texts out there however they are very non-reader friendly,especially for a novice in this field. So when I read the"Handbook" I was quite pleased to find it user-friendly to anewcomer or practicing clinitian. I would definitely recommend this book tomy fellow students. ... Read more