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Patterns of Adoption
David Howe
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Description for Patterns of Adoption
Paperback. This text provides coverage of the major research and theoretical perspectives on adoption, reviewing the work of several disciplines within psychology, sociology and social work. It also looks at the development of children once adopted. Series: Working Together for Children, Young People & Their Families. Num Pages: 240 pages, 4 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
With recent changes in the variety of children needing adoption, issues about adoption have become more complex. As older and more disturbed children are being placed for adoption, the demands these children make on post-adoption workers and parents are considerable. This text takes a broad sweep of the major research and theoretical perspectives on adoption by reviewing the work of several disciplines within psychology, sociology and social work. The book gives readers a broad understanding on the development of children before, during and after they are adopted.
With recent changes in the variety of children needing adoption, issues about adoption have become more complex. As older and more disturbed children are being placed for adoption, the demands these children make on post-adoption workers and parents are considerable. This text takes a broad sweep of the major research and theoretical perspectives on adoption by reviewing the work of several disciplines within psychology, sociology and social work. The book gives readers a broad understanding on the development of children before, during and after they are adopted.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
Working Together for Children, Young People & Their Families
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780632041497
SKU
V9780632041497
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99-50
About David Howe
David Howe is Head of School of Social Work at the University of East Anglia, Norwich.
Reviews for Patterns of Adoption
“An easy-to-read book which covers a broad range of research on the social and psychological development of adopted children…likely to be particularly helpful to both parents and workers. It is therefore recommended reading.” Children Australia