Adoption
Theory, Policy and Practice
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Published on 1. January 1997
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-304-33480-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is a summary and review, aimed at social workers and counsellors, of the current state of knowledge in the field of adoption. It contains chapters on trans-racial placements, intercountry adoption, open adoption and adoption of children by single people. Using a child-centred approach, this book explores the moral issues surrounding adoption. The book is aimed at professionals who work with adoptive parents and children, and also to parents who may need clarification about their potential position. It is international in outlook. including recent policies from the USA.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 169 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-304-33480-3 (9780304334803)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Author
Professor, Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University, Oregon, USA
Content
A framework for adoption policy and practice; outcome studies; the children and childcare system; open adoption; birth parents; direct work with children; recruiting, preparing and selecting adoptive parents; transracial adoption; intercountry adoption; single-parent adoption; post-placement services; concluding comments.