1st Edition
Families with a Difference Varieties of Surrogate Parenthood
240 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
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In the 1980s families other than those made up of the natural mother, father, and siblings were increasing in number. Originally published in 1988, this book looks at these ‘alternative’ families and considers the psychological and social consequences of growing up in a family where the genetic link between parents and children is missing or incomplete. The authors discuss adoption, fostering,... Read more
List of Tables. Foreword. Prologue. Acknowledgements. 1. The Nuclear Family as an Endangered Species 2. Foster Care 3. Adoption (1): Inherent Stresses 4. Adoption (2): The Need for Identity 5. Adoption (3): The Pursuit of Origins 6. Step-Parenthood 7. Parenthood by Donor Insemination 8. New Trends in Human Reproduction 9. Epilogue: Will the Nuclear Family Survive? Notes. References. Appendix I. Appendix II. Name Index. Subject Index.
Biography
Michael and Heather Humphrey
