Author : Nancy E. Riley
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1452237646
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Making Families Through Adoption by : Nancy E. Riley
Download or read book Making Families Through Adoption written by Nancy E. Riley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Families Through Adoption provides a comprehensive look at adoption practices both in the United States and in other cultures, and a general understanding of the practices and ideology of kinship and family. The subject of adoption allows a window into discussions of what constitutes family or kin, the role of biological connectedness, oversight of parenting practices by the state, and the role of race, gender, sexuality, and socio-economic class in the building of families. While reviewing practices of and issues surrounding adoption, the authors highlight the ways these practices and discussions allow us greater insight into overall practices of kinship and family.