Prior to employment at Georgia Southern University, Joseph Telfair authored "Families and Health" in Maternal and Child Health: Programs, Problems and Policies in Public Health.

Book Reviews: This outstanding introductory text provides an overview of the issues and extent of maternal and child health services. This thorough revision covers important new topics such as the epidemic of obesity, the consequences of the implementation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), efforts to reduce mother-to-child transmission of AIDS, new immunizations for child safety improvements, and more.