Developed from the authors' successful Family Law casebook, Children, Parents, and The Law zeroes in on: - rights of children, parents, and the state- decisions about medical care- the juvenile court- child abuse and neglectThe authors draw on their own classroom experience and: - utilize a series of problems throughout the book--some short, others longer and more complex--to explore each topic- take an interdisciplinary approach, drawing information from psychology and sociology where appropriate- maintain a balanced perspective in their coverage of the issues, with no ideological bias- provide sufficient coverage of juvenile courts to make the book extremely effective in courses with that focus- supply a through Teacher's Manual to assist instructors in classWith its manageable length, concentrated coverage, and proven-effective format, Children, Parents, and The Law makes an eminently teachable casebook. Be sure to examine this new entry before you select materials,for your next course.