Presenting the views of world experts on the causes and treatment of kidney diseases that complicate various rheumatologic diseases, this book includes pathogenesis, clinical features and treatment of diseases providing a readily accessible source of clinical advice for day-to-day practice. This is an excellent tool for nephrologists and rheumatologists. The masterful organization will also attract internists and those interested in the care of patients with autoimmune disorders affecting the kidney. It provides an easily accessible reference on specific topics in autoimmune diseases affecting the kidney. This is an excellent resource. Given the updates about these disease processes since the 2001 edition, this update is especially valuable.