Jean B. Crockett, James M. Kauffman

"This well-written book strives to examine what LRE (least restrictive environment) was intended to reflect and why it is still a contested issue in the education of students with special needs.... This readable volume provides a well-organized appendix of court cases directly related to LRE, which includes a concise rationale of the courts' decisions. Recommended for upper-division undergraduate, graduate, and faculty collections."—CHOICE

• Contents: Preface. Placement: The Central Issue of Late 20th Century Special Education. The Politics of Placement in an Era of Reform. The Viewpoint of History: Educational Environments and Social Context. The Viewpoint of Law: Environment and Liberty. The Viewpoint of Educators: Environment and Learning. The Viewpoint of Parents: Environment and Full Participation. Implications and Future Directions.