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The Politics of Adoption. International Perspectives on Law, Policy & Practice.
Kerry O'Halloran
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Description for The Politics of Adoption. International Perspectives on Law, Policy & Practice.
Paperback. Lawyer, academic and social worker Kerry O'Halloran analyses the fundamental social and legal functions of adoption. It is a timely publication, in this, its second edition, as across the world adoption law reform is now giving rise to contentious issues. Num Pages: 496 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; KC; LB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 789.
Adoption has always had a political dimension. Its use to achieve political ends has been evident throughout history and in many different cultures. In Roman times, an emperor would adopt a successful general to 1 continue his rule. In Ireland, under the Brehon Laws, the reciprocal placements of 2 children between clans was an accepted means of cementing mutual allegiances. In Japan, the adoption of non-relatives was traditionally seen as a means of allying 3 with the fortunes of the ruling family. The willingness of governments to use adoption as a political strategy was apparent, for example, in Australia where ... Read more
Adoption has always had a political dimension. Its use to achieve political ends has been evident throughout history and in many different cultures. In Roman times, an emperor would adopt a successful general to 1 continue his rule. In Ireland, under the Brehon Laws, the reciprocal placements of 2 children between clans was an accepted means of cementing mutual allegiances. In Japan, the adoption of non-relatives was traditionally seen as a means of allying 3 with the fortunes of the ruling family. The willingness of governments to use adoption as a political strategy was apparent, for example, in Australia where ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048180813
SKU
V9789048180813
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About Kerry O'Halloran
Kerry O’Halloran is a lawyer, social worker and academic who has spent most of his professional life engaged with this subject. The Politics of Adoption is the product of rigorous research, validated by academics in the countries concerned and is written in an accessible manner to appeal not only to academics and practitioners but also to the many whose lives ... Read more
Reviews for The Politics of Adoption. International Perspectives on Law, Policy & Practice.
“This is an excellent publication for those wanting to get an international perspective on the politics of adoption. It is authoritative and greatly informative.” (Professor John Triseliotis) “Kerry O’Halloran’s Politics of Adoption provides a comprehensive and thoughtful overview of adoption law, both domestic and international, in the common law world. It is an invaluable resource not only for ... Read more