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

This book explores and evaluates the social and legal functions of adoption across different jurisdictions, comparing and contrasting common law, civil law, Islamic countries, and indigenous practices. It includes new chapters on adoption in Russia, Korea, and Romania and uses international conventions and case law to benchmark developments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1045 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book, an update and expansion of the third edition published by Springer in 2015, delves into the multifaceted roles and legal implications of adoption across various jurisdictions and on a global scale. From the perspective of the evolution of adoption in England and Wales, as well as the ongoing changes within the country, it explores the process of adoption in other nations. Additionally, it identifies common themes and differences in the adoption experience within a common law context, comparing and contrasting it with civil law systems, Islamic countries, and indigenous communities.

The book includes new chapters that provide in-depth insights into adoption practices in Russia, Korea, and Romania. Furthermore, it utilizes international conventions and the corresponding European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) case law as a benchmark for assessing developments in national law, policy, and practice. This facilitates a cross-cultural comparative analysis, shedding light on the diverse approaches and experiences related to adoption worldwide.

The book is organized into several chapters, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of adoption. The first chapter provides an overview of the historical background and current trends in adoption, including the factors that have influenced its development and the challenges faced by adoptive families and children.

Chapter 2 examines the social and legal functions of adoption, exploring how it serves as a means of providing families with children and creating permanent and loving homes. It also explores the legal rights and responsibilities of adoptive parents, birth parents, and children, as well as the ethical considerations involved in the adoption process.

Chapter 3 compares and contrasts the experience of adoption in different legal systems, including common law, civil law, Islamic countries, and indigenous communities. It explores the legal frameworks, procedures, and cultural factors that shape adoption practices in each jurisdiction and how they impact the rights and well-being of adoptive families and children.

Chapter 4 examines the role of international conventions and the ECHR case law in shaping adoption practices and protecting the rights of adoptive families and children. It discusses the international legal framework for adoption, the obligations of states to comply with international standards, and the impact of ECHR decisions on national law and policy.

Chapter 5 explores the challenges and complexities associated with international adoption, including issues such as cultural differences, language barriers, and post-adoption adjustment. It provides practical advice and resources for adoptive families and professionals working in the field.

Chapter 6 examines the impact of adoption on children's development and well-being, including their emotional, social, and psychological adjustment. It explores the factors that contribute to successful adoption outcomes and the support systems available to adoptive families and children.

Chapter 7 discusses the ethical considerations and challenges associated with adoption, including issues such as transparency, fairness, and respect for the rights of birth parents and children. It explores the role of adoption agencies, social workers, and policymakers in promoting ethical adoption practices.

Chapter 8 concludes the book
This comprehensive book, an update and expansion of the third edition published by Springer in 2015, delves into the multifaceted roles and legal implications of adoption across various jurisdictions and on a global scale. From the perspective of the evolution of adoption in England and Wales, as well as the ongoing changes within the country, it explores the process of adoption in other nations. Additionally, it identifies common themes and differences in the adoption experience within a common law context, comparing and contrasting it with civil law systems, Islamic countries, and indigenous communities.

The book includes new chapters that provide in-depth insights into adoption practices in Russia, Korea, and Romania. Furthermore, it utilizes international conventions
conventions and the corresponding European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) case law as a benchmark for assessing developments in national law, policy, and practice. This facilitates a cross-cultural comparative analysis, shedding light on the diverse approaches and experiences related to adoption worldwide.

The book is organized into several chapters, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of adoption. The first chapter provides an overview of the historical background and current trends in adoption, including the factors that have influenced its development and the challenges faced by adoptive families and children.

Chapter 2 examines the social and legal functions of adoption, exploring how it serves as a means of providing families with children and creating permanent and loving homes. It also explores the legal rights and responsibilities of adoptive parents, birth parents, and children, as well as the ethical considerations involved in the adoption process.

Chapter 3 compares and contrasts the experience of adoption in different legal systems, including common law, civil law, Islamic countries, and indigenous communities. It explores the legal frameworks. procedures, and cultural factors that shape adoption practices in each jurisdiction and how they impact the rights and well-being of adoptive families and children.

Chapter 4 examines the role of international conventions and the ECHR case law in shaping adoption practices and protecting the rights of adoptive families and children. It discusses the international legal framework for adoption, the obligations of states to comply with international standards, and the impact of ECHR decisions on national law and policy.

Chapter 5 explores the challenges and complexities associated with international adoption, including issues such the cultural differences, language barriers, and post-adoption adjustment. It provides practical advice and resources for adoptive families and professionals working in the field.

Chapter 6 examines the impact of adoption on children's development and well-being, including their emotional, social, and psychological adjustment. It explores the factors that contribute to successful adoption outcomes and the support systems available to adoptive families and children.

Chapter 7 discusses the ethical considerations and challenges associated with adoption, including issues such
such as transparency, fairness, and respect for the rights of birth parents and children. It explores the role of adoption agencies, social workers and policymakers in promoting ethical adoption practices.

Chapter 8 concludes the book
This comprehensive book, an update and expansion of the third edition published by Springer in 2015, delves into the multifaceted roles and legal implications of adoption across various jurisdictions and on a global scale. From the perspective of the evolution of adoption in England and Wales, as well as the ongoing changes within the country, it explores the process of adoption in other nations. Additionally, it identifies common themes and differences in the adoption experience within a common law context, comparing and contrasting it with civil law systems, Islamic countries, and indigenous communities.

The book includes new chapters that provide in-depth insights into adoption practices in Russia, Korea, and Romania. Furthermore, it utilizes international conventions. conventions and the corresponding European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) case law as a benchmark for assessing developments in national law, policy, and practice. This facilitates a cross-cultural comparative analysis, shedding light on the diverse approaches and experiences related to adoption worldwide.

The book is organized into several chapters, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of adoption. The first chapter provides an overview of the historical background and current trends in adoption, including the factors that have influenced its development and the challenges faced by adoptive families and children.

Chapter 2 examines the social and legal functions of adoption, exploring how it serves as a means of providing families with children and creating permanent and loving homes. It also explores the legal rights and responsibilities of adoptive parents, birth parents, and children, as well as the ethical considerations involved in the adoption process.

Chapter 3 compares and contrasts the experience of adoption in different legal systems, including common law, civil law, Islamic countries, and indigenous communities. It explores the legal frameworks. procedures, and cultural factors that shape adoption practices in each jurisdiction and how they impact the rights and well-being of adoptive families and children.

Chapter 4 examines the role

This comprehensive book, an update and expansion of the third edition published by Springer in 2015, delves into the multifaceted roles and legal implications of adoption across various jurisdictions and on a global scale. From the perspective of the evolution of adoption in England and Wales, as well as the ongoing changes within the country, it explores the process of adoption in other nations. Additionally, it identifies common themes and differences in the adoption experience within a common law context, comparing and contrasting it with civil law systems, Islamic countries, and indigenous communities.

The book includes new chapters that provide in-depth insights into adoption practices in Russia, Korea, and Romania. Furthermore, it utilizes international conventions. conventions and the corresponding European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) case law as a benchmark for assessing developments in national law, policy, and practice. This facilitates a cross-cultural comparative analysis, shedding light on the diverse approaches and experiences related to adoption worldwide.

The book is organized into several chapters, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of adoption. The first chapter provides an overview of the historical background and current trends in adoption, including the factors that have influenced its development and the challenges faced by adoptive families and children.

Chapter 2 examines the social and legal functions of adoption, exploring how it serves as a means of providing families with children and creating permanent and loving homes. It also explores the legal rights and responsibilities of adoptive parents, birth parents, and children, as well as the ethical considerations involved in the adoption process.

Chapter 3 compares and contrasts the experience of adoption in different legal systems, including common law, civil law, Islamic countries, and indigenous communities. It explores the legal frameworks. procedures, and cultural factors that shape adoption practices in each jurisdiction and how they impact the rights and well-being of adoptive families and children.

Chapter 4 examines the role of international conventions and the ECHR case law in shaping adoption practices and protecting the rights of adoptive families and children. It discusses the international legal framework for adoption, the obligations of states to comply with international standards, and the impact of ECHR decisions on national law and policy.

Chapter 5 explores the challenges and complexities associated with international adoption, including issues such as cultural differences, language barriers, and post-adoption adjustment. It provides practical advice and resources for adoptive families and professionals working in the field.

Chapter 6 examines the impact of adoption on children's development and well-being, including their emotional, social, and psychological adjustment. It explores the factors that contribute to successful adoption outcomes and the support systems available to adoptive families and children.

Chapter 7 discusses the ethical considerations and challenges associated with adoption, including issues such as transparency, fairness, and respect for the rights of birth parents and children. It explores the role of adoption agencies, social workers, and policymakers in promoting ethical adoption practices.

Chapter 8 concludes the

Weight: 1605g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030655907
Edition number: 4th ed. 2021