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.
- ISBN10 0304334804
- ISBN13 9780304334803
- Publish Date 1 January 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 29 June 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English