ISBN: 9781402041549

Adoption has always had a political dimension. Its potential use to achieve political ends has been evident throughout history and in many different cultures.In Roman 1 times an emperor w… Meer...

Adoption has always had a political dimension. Its potential use to achieve political ends has been evident throughout history and in many different cultures.In Roman 1 times an emperor would adopt a successful general to continue his rule.In Ireland under the Brehon Laws the reciprocal placements of children between clans was 2 an accepted means of cementing mutual allegiances.In Japan the adoption of non-relatives was traditionally seen as a means of allying with the fortunes of 3 the ruling family.The willingness of governments to use adoption as a political strategy was apparent, for example, in Australia where it was used to further 4 the assimilation of indigenous people.It is now present in the phenomenon of intercountry adoption where the ?ow of children, particularly in the aftermath of war, is often politics by proxy and which arguably attracts the involvement of 5 some countries for reasons of economic and political expediency.Adoption does not function in isolation. It plays a distinct role within the c- text of family law proceedings.The extent to which it is available as a resource for children in the public care system or as an adjunct to marriage proceedings is essentially politically determined.It is itself susceptible to political in?uence. 6 In fact direct political leadership, exercised ?rst by President Clinton and then 1 See, Gibbons, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Harrap, London 1949 at p. 30.; PDF; Reference & Languages > Sociology & anthropology > Sociology > Sociology: family & relationships, Springer Netherlands<

ISBN: 9781402041549

Adoption has always had a political dimension. Its potential use to achieve political ends has been evident throughout history and in many different cultures. In Roman 1 times an emperor … Meer...

Adoption has always had a political dimension. Its potential use to achieve political ends has been evident throughout history and in many different cultures. In Roman 1 times an emperor would adopt a successful general to continue his rule. In Ireland under the Brehon Laws the reciprocal placements of children between clans was 2 an accepted means of cementing mutual allegiances. In Japan the adoption of non-relatives was traditionally seen as a means of allying with the fortunes of 3 the ruling family. The willingness of governments to use adoption as a political strategy was apparent, for example, in Australia where it was used to further 4 the assimilation of indigenous people. It is now present in the phenomenon of intercountry adoption where the ?ow of children, particularly in the aftermath of war, is often politics by proxy and which arguably attracts the involvement of 5 some countries for reasons of economic and political expediency. Adoption does not function in isolation. It plays a distinct role within the c- text of family law proceedings. The extent to which it is available as a resource for children in the public care system or as an adjunct to marriage proceedings is essentially politically determined. It is itself susceptible to political in?uence. 6 In fact direct political leadership, exercised ?rst by President Clinton and then 1 See, Gibbons, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Harrap, London 1949 at p. 30., Springer<

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The Politics of Adoption ab 106.99 € als pdf eBook: International Perspectives on Law Policy & Practice. Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Fachthemen & Wissenschaft, Recht, Medien > Bücher, The Po… Meer...

The Politics of Adoption ab 106.99 € als pdf eBook: International Perspectives on Law Policy & Practice. Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Fachthemen & Wissenschaft, Recht, Medien > Bücher, The Politics of Adoption - eBook als pdf von Kerry O'Halloran - Springer-Verlag GmbH - 9781402041549<

ISBN: 9781402041549

*The Politics of Adoption* - International Perspectives on Law Policy & Practice / pdf eBook für 106.99 € / Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Fachthemen & Wissenschaft, Sozialwissenschaften Medien… Meer...

*The Politics of Adoption* - International Perspectives on Law Policy & Practice / pdf eBook für 106.99 € / Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Fachthemen & Wissenschaft, Sozialwissenschaften Medien > Bücher nein eBook als pdf eBooks > Fachthemen & Wissenschaft > Sozialwissenschaften, Springer-Verlag GmbH<

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