Public health affects us all. As such, there will always be a need for professionals to monitor the health of the public and create programs to enhance our health. Well-trained public health leaders are critical to make the entire process work. This text reflects the complexities of leadership in Public Health as well as the overall needs of effective leadership in a constantly changing social environment. In addition, the book examines the impact of health reform, with an expanding definition of public health and understanding of how our leaders will be affected by these new changes. Part I explores the theories and principles of leadership, leadership styles and practices, the public health system, and the five levels of public health leadership. Part II presents the core functions model and its application to public health leadership. In Part III, the author examines the leadership tools needed for the 21st-century. Part IV presents information on the personal evaluation of leadership and the evaluation of leadership programs. Part V looks to the future and presents some emerging public health trends. Throughout the book, case studies written by public health leaders are presented. Students also benefit from leadership exercises and discussion questions in each chapter.
✔ Author(s): Louis Rowitz
✔ Title: Essentials of Leadership in Public Health
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (40 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1284111482
✔ ISBN-13: 9781284111484
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Essentials of Leadership in Public Health by Louis Rowitz
Elaine Leonard
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Josephine Alvarez
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Kara Snyder
I'm already planning to reread this book. It's one of those stories that you can revisit again and again, discovering new layers of meaning each time.
