| Children, Young Adults, and the Law: A Dictionary Contributor(s): Arnest, Lauren Krohn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0874368790 ISBN-13: 9780874368796 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $82.17 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1998 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Family Law - Children - Law | Reference - Law | Child Advocacy |
| Dewey: 346.730 |
| LCCN: 98024194 |
| Series: Contemporary Legal Issues |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.36" W x 9.36" (1.40 lbs) 346 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |