Child, Family, and State: Problems and Materials on Children and the Law

For absolutely current coverage of the full range of legal questions relating to children, you can count on the Fourth Edition of this landmark casebook.This edition builds on the strengths that earned it such a loyal following: -- Comprehensive coverage of both children's rights and the juvenile court system-- Social and historical perspectives explored through excerpted materials and insightful author notes-- Hypotheticals that clearly illustrate issues in a down-to-earth style-- Consistent cross-referencing throughout the book so topics can be presented in any order-- Rhetorical questions in every chapter that facilitate classroom discussion-- Highly-respected authors who are distinguished by their accomplishments