Featuring New Expert Contributing Authors From Across The Country, This Timely Revision Addresses All The Important Topics In The Effective Management Of Public Health Departments And Agencies. Using A Practical, Nontheoretical Approach, The Book Is Ideal For The Hands-On Management Of These Complex Organizations And Their Daily Operations. The Third Edition Has Been Thoroughly Revised With New Case Studies As Well As The Following New Chapters: - Chapter 2 Leadership And Governance - Chapter 16 Public Health Performance Standards - Chapter 17 Continuous Quality Improvement - Chapter 18 Accreditation - Chapter 21 Social (Electronic) Media - Chapter 28 Starting A Health Board In The 21St Century The Text Is Accompanied By A Complete Package Of Instructor Resources Including A Transition Guide, Instructor's Manual, Testbank, And Powerpoint Slides.