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Adoptive Families In A Diverse Society,Used
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In Recent Years, Different Family Types Have Begun Demanding Recognition To An Unprecedented Extent. Despite Notable Changes To Our Cultural And Academic Landscapes, However, Adoptive Families Remain Overlooked. According To Census Data, About Two And A Half Percent Of Children In The United States Are Adopted. But Mere Numbers Do Not Begin To Indicate The Profound Impact That These Families Have On Cultural Definitions Of Kinship.Adoptive Families In A Diverse Society Brings Together Twentyone Prominent Scholars To Explore The Experience, Practice, And Policy Of Adoption In North America. While Much Existing Literature Tends To Stress The Potential Problems Inherent In Nonbiological Kinship, The Essays In This Volume Consider Adoptive Family Life In A Broad And Balanced Context.Essays Explore Our Current Fascination With Genetics, Showing How Our Intense Belief That We Are Produced, Shaped, And Controlled By Our Genes Has Affected The Authenticity And Value That We Credit To Adoptive Parent/Child Relations. Other Essays Look At Identity Development, Community Attitudes Toward Adoption, Gay Adoptive Fathers Experiences, The Ways In Which Single Mother Adoptive Families Create Kinship, And The Ways In Which Cultural Assumptions About Race And Class Operate In The System.Bringing New Perspectives To The Topics Of Kinship, Identity, And Belonging, This Pathbreaking Book Expands More Than Our Understandings Of Adoptive Family Life; It Urges Us To Rethink The Limits And Possibilities Of Diversity And Assimilation In American Society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Adoptive Families in a Diverse Society'? A: The book explores the experiences, practices, and policies of adoption in North America, highlighting the impact of adoptive families on cultural definitions of kinship.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from twenty-one prominent scholars who provide diverse perspectives on adoption and its societal implications.
- Q: What key topics are covered in the essays? A: Topics include identity development, community attitudes towards adoption, experiences of gay adoptive fathers, and the influence of race and class on adoption practices.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is a used copy in good condition, meaning it may show some signs of wear but is still fully functional and readable.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and flexible for easy handling.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 289 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Adoptive Families in a Diverse Society' published? A: The book was published on August 4, 2006.
- Q: What insights does the book provide regarding adoptive family life? A: It offers new perspectives on kinship, identity, and belonging, urging readers to rethink diversity and assimilation in American society.
- Q: Is there a focus on challenges faced by adoptive families in the book? A: While some essays address potential challenges, the book aims to present a balanced view, emphasizing the value and authenticity of adoptive relationships.
- Q: What is the author's name? A: The author of the book is Katarina Wegar.