The second volume in a classic trilogy of reference works often cited in child custody cases, which introduced the concept of the “least detrimental alternati

Three distinguished authorities in law, psychiatry, and child development critically evaluate current child placement laws.

"The least detrimental alternative", the authors' seminal principle for safeguarding a child's growth and development by minimizing intrusions of the law, has b

Topical and compelling, this volume provides an excellent re-evaluation of the ‘best interests’ test in the healthcare arena; the ways in which it has devel

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