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Adoption in India: Evolving Policies, Parenting Experiences and Adoptee Narratives
Paperback
Child PsychologyPoverty & Social WorkPregnancy & Adoption
ISBN13: 9781032624921
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Aug 27 2026
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This book highlights the complexities and multi-dimensionalities of child adoption in India by challenging the prevalent adoption theories. It is the only book to lend a voice to adopted children and adults. It foregrounds the narratives of adoptive families together with the author's personal account as an adoptive parent.
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