Strategic Recreation Management is a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the fundamental principles, managerial techniques and practices in the public administration of recreational services. It covers every key facet of public management as it concerns recreational service, including organizational, operational, planning, developmental, and managerial procedures, as well as examining all the contextual factors that influence the delivery of recreation, such as political pressures, economics, social considerations, physical resources, and citizens' perception of the field and its performance. Each chapter offers illustrative case studies from the real world of recreation management, with chapters sequenced to represent the typical day-to-day challenges and issues in recreation service. Authors Jay Shivers and Joseph Halper have many years' experience of working in the recreational sector, as educators and practitioners, and the result is a textbook that provides the perfect foundation for any degree-level course in recreation management, as well as being an indispensible reference for all professionals working in recreation service.

Strategic Recreation Management is a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the fundamental principles, managerial techniques and practices in the public administration of recreational services. It covers every key facet of public management as it concerns recreational service, including organizational, operational, planning, developmental, and managerial procedures, as well as examining all the contextual factors that influence the delivery of recreation, such as political pressures, economics, social considerations, physical resources, and citizens' perception of the field and its performance.

Each chapter offers illustrative case studies from the real world of recreation management, with chapters sequenced to represent the typical day-to-day challenges and issues in recreation service. Authors Jay Shivers and Joseph Halper have many years' experience of working in the recreational sector, as educators and practitioners, and the result is a textbook that provides the perfect foundation for any degree-level course in recreation management, as well as being an indispensible reference for all professionals working in recreation service.

The evolution of health care in recent years has brought profound and rapid changes to the industry as well as the requisite professional skills, knowledge, and expertise to manage this very complex business. Managing Integrated Health Systems provides managers with the necessary tools to understand and balance the efforts of complex organizations-which may have inherently conflicting incentives-all while giving them the knowledge required to succeed in this dynamic industry. Section One offers 14 chapters contributed by authors with a wealth of experience, both in the field and in academia. The chapters cover essential topics such as: information technology, finance and the new healthcare economy, legal aspects, managing human capital, patient safety and quality improvement, public policy, and more. In Section Two, students will benefit from interviews with eight nationally recognized experts from the field such as Don Berwick, Jeff Goldsmith, and Sister Carol Keehan, who offer practical expertise and wisdom on pertinent topics. Designed for students in graduate and upper level undergraduate programs, readers will come away with a comprehensive and effective toolset for a successful career in healthcare management and administration. Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual, Power Point Lecture Slides, Test Bank Student Resources: Navigate 2 Advantage Access-A comprehensive package of mobile-ready course materials include full eBook, practice activities and quizzes