ISBN: 9780674009127

"Strangers and Kin" is the history of adoption, a quintessentially American institution in its buoyant optimism, generous spirit, and confidence in social engineering. An adopti… More...

"Strangers and Kin" is the history of adoption, a quintessentially American institution in its buoyant optimism, generous spirit, and confidence in social engineering. An adoptive mother herself, Barbara Melosh tells the story of how married couples without children sought to care for and nurture other people's children as their own. It says much about the American experience of family across the twentieth century and our shifting notions of kinship and assimilation. Above all, it speaks of real people striving to make families out of strangers. In the early twentieth century, childless adults confronted orphanages reluctant to entrust their wards to the kindness of strangers. By the 1930s, however, the recently formed profession of social work claimed a new expertise--the science and art of child placement--and adoption became codified in law. It flourished in the United States, reflecting our ethnic diversity, pluralist ideals, and pragmatic approach to family. Then, in the 1960s, as the sexual revolution reshaped marriage, motherhood, and women's work, adoption became a less attractive option and the number of adoptive families precipitously declined. Taking this history into the early twenty-first century, Melosh offers unflinching insight to the contemporary debates that swirl around adoption: the challenges to adoption secrecy; the ethics and geopolitics of international adoption; and the conflicts over transracial adoption. This gripping history is told through poignant stories of individuals, garnered from case records long inaccessible to others, and captures the profound losses and joys that make adoption a lifelong process. Strangers and Kin: The American Way of Adoption Melosh, Barbara, Harvard University Press<

ISBN: 0674009126

A guide to 40 great mountain day hikes and scrambles in Snowdonia, Wales, UK. These inspirational new routes along the valleys and along the tops range right across the National Park and … More...

A guide to 40 great mountain day hikes and scrambles in Snowdonia, Wales, UK. These inspirational new routes along the valleys and along the tops range right across the National Park and are divided into 8 geographical regions: Snowdon and Moel Eilio, the Glyderau, the Carneddau, Eifionydd, Siabod and the Moelwynion, Rhinogydd (the Harlech Dome), Migneint and the Arans and Cadair Idris and the Tarrens.All routes are graded, from moderate to strenuous, and illustrated with Harvey map extracts, topo diagrams by Mark Richards and lots of stunning photographs. Inviting the reader to experience less well-known regions as much as those that are eternally popular, these mainly circular day walks have been chosen to encourage independent exploration of the National Park, while offering clear guidance for those who prefer their walking days to be tailor-made. The author's deep knowledge of and passion for this much-loved region shines through.Some routes include mild scrambling or long days in rugged country, and many can be enjoyed all year round. 20th century,adoption,americas,family relationships,historical study and educational resources,history,marriage and family,parenting and relationships,politics and government,politics and social sciences Adoption, Harvard University Press<

ISBN: 9780674009127

Harvard University Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possi… More...

Harvard University Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Harvard University Press<

ISBN: 9780674009127

Taking the history of adoption into the early 21st century, "Strangers and Kin" offers unflinching insight to the contemporary debates that swirl around adoption: the challenges to adopti… More...

Taking the history of adoption into the early 21st century, "Strangers and Kin" offers unflinching insight to the contemporary debates that swirl around adoption: the challenges to adoption secrecy, the ethics and geopolitics of international adoption, and the conflicts over transracial adoption. Media > Book, [PU: Harvard University Press]<

ISBN: 0674009126

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[EAN: 9780674009127], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [SC: 16.8], [PU: Harvard University Press], Social Science|Sociology|Marriage & Family, Family & Relationships|Adoption, Jacket, 0674009126… More...

[EAN: 9780674009127], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [SC: 16.8], [PU: Harvard University Press], Social Science|Sociology|Marriage & Family, Family & Relationships|Adoption, Jacket, 0674009126 First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.<