IGI Global Topic Collections

Education is a field that is constantly changing as new learning theories, designs, and technologies emerge as a solution to transform the learning experience for students of all ages. Higher education in particular is at the forefront of discussion as student needs and expectations are undergoing a tremendous shift, as are the demands of the modern workforce and society at large.

The Transformative Practice in Higher Education topic collection presents 11 research-based book titles released during the 2015 and 2016 copyright years that examine the changes occurring in post-secondary education in addition to solutions for meeting the needs of modern students. Taking a multi-faceted approach to key topics in higher education research, including funding, technology integration, open learning, student diversity, and the internationalization of learning, this collection is an all-inclusive reference source for educators, university administrators, educational technology developers, researchers, and graduate-level students studying education.

Individuals around the world spend billions of dollars annually on leisure activities, travel, and dining out as a means of entertainment. The profitability of the tourism, hospitality, and entertainment industries has been a catalyst for further research and study in order to further advance practice in the field.

The Tourism, Leisure, and Sports Industries topic collection consists of 10 research-based publications highlighting the latest strategies, methodologies, and trends in the entertainment, travel, and hospitality industries. The books featured in this topic collection are essential to furthering the research available in the field as well as providing real-world examples, applications, and case studies. Managers, professionals, researchers, academics, and students studying in the areas of travel, tourism, hospitality, and sports management will find this collection especially relevant to their professional and academic research needs.

The internet has introduced society to a new era of hyper connectivity where communicating and sharing ideas is easier than ever. Heightened levels of connectivity have proven beneficial across sectors and especially within the realms of politics, civic engagement, and public administration.

Examining the processes, consumption habits, and services available in the global economy can lead to a greater understanding of the global financial system as well as the financial prosperity and stability of particular regions. Many factors contribute to economic development, downturn, and growth, making economics a vast field of study with several essential components.

The Global Economic Development and Theory explores several topics of study within the scope of economics, bringing together research from global theorists, economists, business professionals, and scholars in the field. Focusing on the factors that contribute to both economic growth and economic downturn, methods for analyzing and responding to economic data as well as both regional and global perspectives, this comprehensive collection presents key research designed for use by economists, researchers, policymakers, government officials, business professionals, and graduate-level students.

Healthcare is a widely debated topic within the academic as well as the political landscape. While healthcare systems and policies vary around the world, access to current research on emerging solutions for healthcare delivery, quality, and administration can greatly assist in effectively catering to the health needs of the global population.

The Healthcare Delivery, Quality, and Administration collection includes 12 scholarly titles focusing on the latest research pertaining to all facets of delivering, managing, and improving healthcare services. Focusing on the patient experience, managerial solutions, as well as global implications, this collection offers a diverse set of publications essential to the reference collection of medical specialists, government officials, healthcare administrators, business professionals working in healthcare settings, and students and academics studying in the field.

In recent years, the health and sustainability of the environment and natural resources has become a topic of great interest among scholars, researchers, as well as the general public. Modern day concerns such as climate change, depletion of energy resources, and the impact the environment has on human health has brought about a new era of initiatives to promote environmental wellbeing.

The Environmental Sustainability collection includes 10 timely titles, published during the 2013 and 2014 copyright years, focusing on the latest initiatives for a greener future. Including research-based discussions on topics pertaining to environmental education, renewable energy, environmental policy, the green economy as well as sustainable development, this essential collection is ideally designed for use by environmental scientists, researchers, engineers, advanced level students, conservationists, and policymakers.

Organizational success is largely dependent on the collective effort and support of a group of innovative and diverse individuals. This valuable collection includes 17 research-based titles (books) on diverse topics relating to organizational development, personnel management, and diversity in the modern workforce. Focusing on effective strategies and managerial practice, this comprehensive collection will be an essential reference source for business professionals, managers, upper-level students, researchers, as well as human resources specialists.