Adoption
Barbara A. Moe
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Adoption
Published
2007
Publisher
ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pages
342
ISBN-13
9781280841460
Description
The ancient practice of adoption has changed significantly through history. In colonial America, parents adopted out their unwanted childrenothose who were irude, stubborn, and unrulyioto other families. Today, Americans go abroad looking for children to adopt, and have adopted more than a quarter million internationally.Adoption: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition not only traces the development of expert thinking about adoption, it also looks at both sides of the latest controversial issues. Should adoptions be open or closed? Should the government regulate adoptions more closelyoor less? This updated second edition offers an international perspective with a new chapter on how countries outside the United States provide adoption services. This work is an indispensable resource for those thinking about adoption or researching its history.
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How many pages are in Adoption?
This edition of Adoption has approximately 342 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Adoption?
For most readers, Adoption typically takes between 7h 8m and 4h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,500 words
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What is the word count of Adoption?
The estimated word count for Adoption is approximately 85,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Adoption?
Adoption was written by Barbara A. Moe.
When was Adoption published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.