Publisher's Synopsis
<p> <b>Work of the Family Lawyer</b> is a concise, accessible casebook that provides an integrated perspective on the theory and practice of family law. Its manageable size and stand-alone chapter organization supports a wide range of teaching options in either a classroom or clinical setting. </p> <p> Topics and issues are presented in historical and social context, supported by relevant social science research. Cases focus on legal principles and judicial reasoning, and provocative questions are designed to challenge students’ understanding of relevant issues. A comprehensive Teacher’s Manual provides answers to problems and strong support for presenting material. </p> <p> The <b>Third Edition</b> offers updated cases and coverage of all topics. Pedagogy has been enhanced to include new learning objectives and a Preparation for Practice section has been added to sharpen the focus on skills exercises and professional development. </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Hallmark features of Work of the Family Lawyer:</b> </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Flexible, stand-alone chapter organization</b> supports a wide range of teaching approaches. </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Concise, accessible text</b> appropriate for classroom or clinical settings. </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Brief introductory overviews</b> of the topic of each chapter. </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Issues and Cases section</b> places each case in historical and social context. </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Skillfully edited cases</b> bring <b>legal principles and judicial reasoning</b> into sharp focus. </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Provocative discussion questions</b> reinforce student understanding. </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Context and Principles sections</b> toward the end of each chapter relate material to <b>relevant social science research</b>. </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Comprehensive Teacher’s Manual provides detailed advice and answers to problems</b>. </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>The revised Third Edition offers:</b> </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> •<b> Updated cases and coverage</b>. </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Enhanced pedagogy</b>, including: </p> <p left="20.0" style="margin-left:20.0;"> • New learning objectives. </p> <p left="20.0" style="margin-left:20.0;"> • Highlighted black letter principles. </p> <p left="20.0" style="margin-left:20.0;"> • A Preparation for Practice section focusing on skills exercises and professional development. </p> <p left="10.0" style="margin-left:10.0;"> • <b>Illuminating video vignettes</b> on e-book or companion website. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
