Aimed at students and practitioners, this text takes a problem-based approach to teaching the principles and processes of medical laboratory management. Eighteen chapters are divided into five main sections: basic principles and organizational structure; human resource; finance; operations; and career success strategies. A glossary of terms completes the volume. Harmening teaches at the U. of Maryland School of Medicine. Distributed in the U.S. by F.A. Davis Company. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)