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Adoption in India: Policies and Experiences
Contributor(s): Bhargava, Vinita (Author)
ISBN: 0761933735     ISBN-13: 9780761933731
Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd
OUR PRICE:   $38.94  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: July 2005
* Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: This book researches child adoption in India and challenges prevalent theories of adoption. It is the only book of its kind to lend a voice to adopted children and shares the narratives of many families in their experiences of adoption. It also recounts the personal story of the author as an adoptive parent.

The first part of the book deals with the macro issues of child adoption, while the second provides a micro-level analysis of individual families. The socio-political and socio-cultural contexts within which adoptions occur are also analyzed.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family
- Family & Relationships | Adoption & Fostering
Dewey: 362.734
LCCN: 2005006113
Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.94" W x 8.72" (1.02 lbs) 283 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Indian
- Topical - Adoption
 
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Publisher Description:
This book researches child adoption in India and challenges prevalent theories of adoption. It is the only book of its kind to lend a voice to adopted children and shares the narratives of many families in their experiences of adoption. It also recounts the personal story of the author as an adoptive parent.

The first part of the book deals with the macro issues of child adoption, while the second provides a micro-level analysis of individual families. The socio-political and socio-cultural contexts within which adoptions occur are also analyzed.

Contributor Bio(s): Bhargava, Vinita: -

Vinita Bhargava, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Childhood Studies at Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. She is also Member, Adoption Recommendation Committee, Central Adoption Resource Agency, Government of NCT of Delhi. Together with undertaking research projects, she teaches courses in child development, research methods, early childhood care and education, and child welfare. Prior to joining Lady Irwin College in 1986, she worked with the Social Work and Research Centre, Tilonia (1979-82) and the Institute of Social Studies Trust (1982-84).

Dr. Bhargava has worked with various agencies in the field of adoption policy and practice in India. She has been the Chairperson of the Coordinating Voluntary Adoption Resource Agency (CVARA) since 1996. As a founder member of the Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA), an autonomous, nodal agency set up under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, and the 'NOC' committee member for screening applications for inter-country adoptions, she has contributed significantly to national policies on adoption. She has held executive positions in the All-India Women's Education Fund Association and the Indian Association for Family Therapy. She has written numerous papers and reports, as well as a manual for trainers in early childhood development for the Government of the Maldives.

Dr. Bhargava and her husband have two children, one of whom is adopted. They have founded a support group for adoptive parents called APNA (Alternative Parenting Network Association) in New Delhi.