| Edition |
Third edition. |
| Description |
x, 354 pages ; 26 cm |
| Note |
"Based on the prior edition by Kathleen A. Hempelman" |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction to the third edition : teen legal rights today -- Behind the wheel -- At school -- At home -- On the job -- On your own -- Your personal appearance -- If your parents divorce -- Your sexual life -- Marrying and having children -- Your right to be healthy and safe from abuse -- Alcohol and drugs -- Teens and crime -- Equal protection and employment discrimination -- Gay and lesbian teens -- Property rights and crimes against property -- Entering into contracts -- Taking matters to court -- How to find the law -- Teens in a virtual world. |
| Summary |
"The only book of its kind to examine all aspects of a young adult's legal rights at school, at work, and at home, including recent developments in teen-oriented legislation"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Minors -- United States.
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Teenagers -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.
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LAW / Child Advocacy.
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LAW / Family Law / Children.
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Minors. (OCoLC)fst01023465
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Teenagers -- Legal status, laws, etc.
(OCoLC)fst01145610
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Other Editions: |
Revision of: Hempelman, Kathleen A. Teen legal rights Rev. ed. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2000. (DLC) 99056809 031330968X. |
| ISBN |
9781610696999 (hardback : alkaline paper) |
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1610696999 (hardback : alkaline paper) |
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9781610697002 (ebook) |
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