| The Interracial Adoption Option: Creating a Family Across Race Contributor(s): Fine, Marlene (Author), Johnson, Fern (Author) |
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ISBN: 1849059306 ISBN-13: 9781849059305 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General - Family & Relationships | Adoption & Fostering |
| Dewey: 306.874 |
| LCCN: 2013000290 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6.08" W x 8.96" (0.53 lbs) 168 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adoption - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The perfect starting point for parents of transracially adopted children and those who are considering adopting transracially. The Interracial Adoption Option is a personal guide to interracial adoption which draws on the lives and experiences of the authors, a white US couple, who adopt two African-American children. Starting from their decision to adopt their first child interracially, it describes the situations and decisions that followed as a result of their child's racial background. The authors' combine their personal experiences with practical advice. They address common issues like where to live, how to choose a doctor and how to take care of your child's hair and skin. They also tackle difficult questions such as, 'Does race matter?' 'Why is a healthy racial identity important?' and 'What do I do if I suspect my child is being treated unfairly because of his/her race?' An accessible introduction to the complex world of interracial adoption, this book is the first book you need to read if you are thinking of adopting transracially or have done so already. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fine, Marlene: - Marlene G. Fine is a Professor of Communications at Simmons College in Boston. She is also a facilitator for the YW Boston City-wide Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity. Marlene is a parent of two adopted African American sons and lives in Massachusetts, USA.Johnson, Fern: - Fern L. Johnson is a Professor of English and a member of the Communication and Culture faculty at Clark University in Worcester. Fern is a parent of two adopted African American sons and lives in Massachusetts, USA. |
