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Other people's children : adoption in Australia / Adoption in Australia edited by Ceridwen Spark & Denise Cuthbert. - xiv, 276 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Contributors to this volume provide multiple perspectives on the complex history and development of adoption in Australia and reflect on current issues in domestic and intercountry adoption. They discuss topics as diverse as celebrity adoption, intercountry experiences, gay and lesbian adoption and Indigenous adoption. Many write from direct experience as birth mothers, adoptive parents, adoptees, or as social workers in the adoption process. This is essential reading for those personally touched by adoption, those considering the adoption of a child, those working in the field, as well as students and researchers and general readers with an interest in Australian social and family life."--Publisher's website.

ISBN: 1921509465 9781921509469

LCCN: 2009482836

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Adoption--Australia
Adoption--History--Australia
Adoption--Psychological aspects.--Australia
Intercountry adoption--Australia
Interracial adoption--Australia
Adopted children--Australia
Stolen generations (Australia)
Birthmothers--Australia--Anecdotes

LC Class. No.: HV875.A8 / O84 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 362.7340994