Children of the Law reprints the most significant court cases affecting children in three key areas of American law, as well as most of the significant legal commentary surrounding these cases. Topics covered range from restrictions on gay and lesbian adoption and use of corporal punishment to a minor's right to contraception, abortion, medical care, and free speech, and the state's obligation to protect children, jail children, school children, and intervene on a child's behalf. Available as a full set or individually, the volumes include: * Vol. 1: The State as Child Protector352pp*[0-415-93804-X* Vol. 2:The State and theSchooling of Children352 pp*[0-415-93805-8* Vol 3. Child vs. State352pp*[0-415-93806-6] _
