158 Pages
by
Routledge
158 Pages
by
Routledge
158 Pages
by
Routledge
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Why are millions of people around the world fascinated by their family history? What drives them to uncover the stories of their ancestors? What are the benefits, but also the potential risks and drawbacks?
This insightful book delves into the captivating world of genealogy to explore the psychological motivations behind this popular hobby. Moore reveals how tracing your family tree can... Read more
1. Who searches and why? 2. Finding your family; finding yourself 3. Race, heritage and homelands 4. Honouring the past, nurturing the future 5. Intergenerational trauma 6. Secrets, lies, and mistaken identities 7. DNA: To test or not to test? 8. Telling your own story
Biography
Susan M. Moore is a retired university teacher and researcher in social and developmental psychology with more than 40 years of experience. She has authored over 150 papers, received nearly forty major research grants and contributed to numerous government and not-for-profit projects. Susan is deeply engaged in the psychology of family history and is an active family history researcher.
