For current and future public health leaders, Rowitz (public health, U. of Illinois at Chicago) outlines the basic theories and principles of leadership, styles and practices, the public health system, the five levels of public health leadership, and how this can be applied in public health in assessment, policy development, law and ethics, assurance, and other areas. He also discusses the leadership tools needed for the twenty-first century context, particularly preparedness; skills and competencies like communication, people development, planning, decision making, community engagement, cultural competency, change, and mentoring, coaching, and training; the evaluation of personal leadership and leadership programs; and emerging public health trends. This edition has been revised and includes updated exercises and case studies and new chapters on building infrastructure, accreditation, and the global public health leader. Flashcards, an interactive glossary, matching questions, and web links can be found online. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)