ENGLISH

The Encyclopedia of Adoption

By Christine A. Adamec , Laurie C. Miller

Book information

Year
2006
ISBN
081606329X, 9780816075041, 9780816063291
LCC
HV875.55 .A28 2007
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3428076 bytes)
Series
Facts on File Library of Health and Living
Edition
3rd
Pages
394\433
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This work offers easily accessible information on the many problems and issues surrounding the sensitive area of adoption. Practical information is drawn together along with wider issues such as foster-care programmes, the involvement of the social welfare services, open adoption and more controversial areas concerning the adoption of children by gay and lesbian people and international adoption. There are over 400 entries and the book is part of a series devoted to social issues.

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