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.