This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook—Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is also covered throughout the book, as are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas.

Children and the Law: In a Nutshell (Nutshell Series)

Abrams, Douglas E.

Ramsey, Sarah H.

Family Law

West Group

This casebook emphasizes doctrine, policy, and practice. It presents three central themes: the interrelated rights and obligations of children, parents, and government; ways the legal system assesses and uses children’s competence to shape regulation; and the role of the child’s lawyer. Volume covers several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the representation of children, the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency.

Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice (American Casebook Series)

This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook―Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas.

Children and the Law in a Nutshell (Nutshells)

Mangold, Susan V.

West Academic Publishing

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Children and the Law: In a Nutshell (Nutshell Series)

Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice (American Casebook Series)

Children and the Law in a Nutshell (Nutshells)