Children, Young Adults, and the Law: A Dictionary / Edition 1

by Lauren Krohn Arnest

Overview

This informative, easy-to-use reference book covers a wide range of legal issues that affect children from birth until legal adulthood.

Readers will learn about issues of importance to teenagers such as the right to drive, drink, engage in sexual relations, and choose a custodial parent. The book also addresses young adults' legal responsibilities including civil and criminal liability and the special legal doctrines and procedures that protect minors when they are the subject of legal proceedings.

General issues such as child custody, support, adoption, abuse, and inheritance are also discussed. Important legislation and legal cases affecting children and young adults are thoroughly covered in this timely volume. A table of cases, a directory of organizations, a guide to further reading, and an index are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780874368796
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/01/1998
Series:	Contemporary Legal Issues
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	346
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Lauren Krohn has a law degree and has served on the writing staffs of two legal publishers.

Editorial Reviews

An excellent acquisition for public and academic libraries…” —Choice

“…accessible to young adults, who may find it useful for reports or who are interested in the law; it will also be helpful to adults who deal with, consult, or advise young people.” —School Library Jourbanal

“…a wonderful resource for anyone, whether a professional or a family member, who is concerned about today's children.” —Colorado Libraries

From the Publisher

Gr 8 Up--This dictionary is clearly written and comprehensive. All of the approximately 200 entries contain numerous cross-references in bold type that lead readers to other related articles. In addition to covering general topics such as "Adoption," "Athletic Programs," and "Indecent Materials," Arnest includes entries for noteworthy federal statutes and Supreme Court cases. The book begins with a historical overview of the development of the law relating to children and ends with a table of cases and statutes mentioned in the text, an annotated list for further reading, and a helpful index. This unique resource is accessible to young adults, who may find it useful for reports or who are interested in the law; it will also be helpful to adults who deal with, consult, or advise young people.--Marsha S. Holden, Highland Community College, Freeport, IL

School Library Journal

Intended for a lay audience, 200 alphabetically arranged, thoroughly cross-referenced entries describe important legal issues affecting children and summarize the most common approaches of the various jurisdictions. Also included are a short historical overview of the development of this area of law, an annotated reading list, and tables of cases and statutes referred to in the text. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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