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Child custody is one of the most contentious areas of the law, with parents battling over control of their children. In this all-new title, three major areas of controversy in child custody are examined: the viability of the'best interest of the child'standard; the rights of custodial and noncustodial parents; and the impact of race in child custody proceedings. Is the'best interest'standard too malleable or does it provide needed flexibility? Does the law unduly favor custodial parents or should noncustodial parents receive more rights? Should race even be a factor in child custody disputes? Child custody issues addresses these questions and many more in clear prose and examples through primary source material.

The policies of the United States government regarding illegal drug use have created controversy for decades. Policymakers have long disagreed over the costs of illegal drug use, the best ways to combat its impact on society, and even whether the'war'is worth fighting anymore. This new book provides historical context to the war on drugs and examines, among other related issues, three major sources of friction in the war: the disparity between criminal sentences for crack and powder cocaine offenses, a topic which the U.S. Congress has examined in detail for years; the move toward the use of more drug courts instead of traditional ones; and marijuana, a drug many people believe should be legalized and regulated like alcohol.--From the publisher.

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Provides divergent views on the issue of smoking bans, weighing personal freedom against public safety.

The effectiveness of the public education system in the United States has always been a pressing concern, subject to continuous debate. In 2001, the sweeping educational reforms of the No Child Left Behind Act sharply divided teachers and policy makers over the direction of U.S. schools. Proponents say the changes increase accountability and provide new options for parents of children in failing institutions. Critics charge that the law's intent and impact are quite different as poor, urban schools are tagged as failures and marked for closure at the same time the students are denied entrance to better-funded, higher-performing schools. Educational Standards clearly and fairly explores both sides of the debate surrounding this critical issue.

Essays debate whether or not rights of prisoners to religious freedom, medical care, and access to the court system are being upheld by current laws.

Presents varying views of copyright legislation regarding peer-to-peer sharing technology, music piracy, and issues of public domain.

Is it fair to restrict certain students'rights in order to make schools safer?