Adoptions Today [Library Binding]

Ann E. Weiss (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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Gr. 7-12. Students doing research on issues related to adoption, or adoptees seeking information on recent changes in the law, will appreciate this readable book. Following a brief history of adoption, Weiss discusses nontraditional adoption (interracial, interfaith, gay and lesbian), international adoption, and changing attitudes on such aspects as open adoption and searches for birth parents. Her perspective on adoption is overwhelmingly positive (especially when she contrasts it with the foster care system), but she does offer information on the adoption black market and the problems of Internet adoptions. Extensive source notes, a bibliography, including young adult fiction titles about adoption, and a step-by-step account of the adoption process are provided. Readers will need to look elsewhere for Internet resources and listings of contact organizations. Chris Sherman
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 144 pages
• Publisher: 21st Century (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076131914X
• ISBN-13: 978-0761319146
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,966,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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