West Meets East: Americans Adopt Chinese Children
by Richard Tessler
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Who are the new families that are appearing on city streets, in suburban malls, and at Fourth of July celebrations? The parents, in their 40s and 50s, are obviously Caucasian, and their very young daughters are obviously Chinese. This book is about these new American & Chinese families that are being formed through the mechanism of international adoption. The first survey of bicultural Chinese-American children, based on personal experience and rigorous research, both documents these show more adoptions and examines their implications for American society. This book will be of great use to couples considering or living with adopted Chinese children, professionals in social welfare and education, and scholars and other researchers involved with American multiculturalism. show lessTags
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This book is the result of a study of Chinese adoptees that was done in the late 90's. They have taken the data and published it in a readable book form. The main focus is on how the children are being socialized/culturalized. For those parents that participate in on-line groups, this data will be familiar to you as these opinions are expressed and talked about often. I found it a quick and interesting read, but it is familiar material from being a member of many adoption groups. Check it out of the library if you are interested.
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- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 362.73 — Social sciences Social problems and social services Social problems of and services to groups of people Child welfare Adoption
- LCC
- HV875.58 .C6 .T47 — Social sciences Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Protection, assistance and relief Special classes Children Destitute, neglected, and abandoned
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