Book Reviews 6.1
Reviews of the following books: The Buffalo Creek Disaster, by Gerald M. Stern (1976), The Watches of the Night, by Harry M. Caudill (1976), Disaster by Decree: The Supreme Court Decisions on Race and the Schools, by Lino A. Graglia
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Volume 6 Issue 1
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act: Opening the Schoolhouse Door
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act is a first step toward education for all, but more must be done to train teachers and change social attitudes.
Union Steward Superseniority
If courts won't accept justifications for superseniority clauses in union contracts, unions should argue that they fall within internal union rules.
Federal Law and the Enforcement of Child Support Orders: A Critical Look at Subchapter 4 Part D of the Social Services Amendments of 1974
Subchapter 4D of the Social Services Amendments of 1974 enabled government to compel states and parents to pay child support, but problems undercut effectiveness.
Volume 6 Issue 2
The Effectiveness of Arbitration for the Resolution of Consumer Disputes
Arbitration is a better method for achieving justice in consumer disputes.
Zoning and the Referendum: Converging Powers, Conflicting Processes
The emphasis in Court decisions on popular control in zoning decisions makes a case for changes in referendums to allow the two to complement each other.
The Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1976: Operation, Constitutional Vulnerability, and Effect
The emphasis on community protections in the Juvenile Justice Reform Act falls short of adequately serving the best interests of juveniles.
Apportioning Liability In Mass Inoculations: A Comparison of Two Views and a Look at the Future
Mass immunization should be carried out by a centralized agency that also handles the legal response to any injuries deserving of remedy.