Description
About the Author
Abbie E. Goldberg, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Clark University. She is the author of several books on adoption, including Gay Dads: Transitions to Adoptive Fatherhood.
Reviews
Goldberg's insightful book on open adoption is based solidly in her research, yet is written in a clear and direct style that will appeal to a broad audience. Based on in-depth interviews with heterosexual and sexual minority couples, it effectively highlights how adoptive parents navigate complex decisions and dilemmas that emerge over time, richly illustrating this discussion with case material. This is a must-read for those considering adoption, those who have adopted, and those who serve adoptive families."- Harold D. Grotevant, PhD, Rudd Family Foundation Chair in Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
This is an outstanding and unique adoption resource for adoptive families, practitioners, educators and others who are seeking to better comprehend the multiple types of adoptions and factors that impact the openness experiences of a diverse sample of adoptive parents and children. The author includes amazing case examples from a 10 year longitudinal research study of the life journeys of 132 lesbian, gay, and heterosexual adoptive parents. What a great contribution to the adoption knowledge base!"- Ruth G. McRoy, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Donahue and DiFelice Endowed Professor, Boston College School of Social Work
Book Information
ISBN 9780190692032
Author Abbie E. Goldberg
Format Hardback
Page Count 456
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 748g
Dimensions(mm) 155mm * 239mm * 41mm