The Politics of Adoption: International Perspectives on Law, Policy & Practice

by Kerry O'Halloran

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048180813
• ISBN13: 9789048180813
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"