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  • Outsourced Children

    Orphanage Care and Adoption in Globalizing China

    de Leslie K. Wang ...
    It's no secret that tens of thousands of Chinese children have been adopted by American parents and that Western aid organizations have invested in helping orphans in China—but why have Chinese authorities allowed this exchange, and what does it reveal about processes of globalization?Countries that allow their vulnerable children to be cared for by outsiders are typically viewed as weaker global ... Leer más

    $22.99 USD

  • Outsourced Children

    Orphanage Care and Adoption in Globalizing China

    de Leslie K. Wang ...
    It's no secret that tens of thousands of Chinese children have been adopted by American parents and that Western aid organizations have invested in helping orphans in China—but why have Chinese authorities allowed this exchange, and what does it reveal about processes of globalization?Countries that allow their vulnerable children to be cared for by outsiders are typically viewed as weaker global ... Leer más

    $26.99 USD

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  • Eventide

    de Kent Haruf ...
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The award-winning, bestselling author of Plainsong returns to the high-plains town of Holt, Colorado, with a novel that unveils the immemorial truths about human beings: their fragility and resilience, their selfishness and goodness, and their ability to find family in one another. • "Storytelling at its best.” —Entertainment WeeklyThe aging McPheron brothers are learning to ... Leer más

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  • I Like Being Married

    Treasured Traditions, Rituals, and Stories

    de Michael Leach, Therese J. Borchard ...
    From the reflections of famous people and the stories of everyday folk to classic love letters and contemporary "ten best" lists, this delightfully eclectic treasury shines a spotlight on the many joys of marriage.I Like Being Married is the ultimate celebration of the ties that keep loving couples together in good times and bad. With a guest list that includes Paul Newman and Joannne Woodward, ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD

  • Tournaments of Value

    Sociability and Hierarchy in a Yemeni Town

    de Anne Meneley ...
    Series series Anthropological Horizons
    A significant contribution to our understanding of the varied experience of women in the Islamic Middle East, Tournaments of Value gives a careful description of a world of female socializing, and the velocity, energy, and elaborateness of this remarkable female social world.Meneley’s data challenges assumptions about the cross-cultural validity of a division between household and community, ... Leer más

    $33.99 USD

  • Aging in a Second Language

    A Case Study of Aging, Immigration, and an English Learner Speech Community

    de Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This unique account of English language acquisition by Latino elders shines intimate light on the increasingly complex concerns of aging immigrant minority populations. Rich qualitative findings detail sociocultural barriers to and social and emotive factors that promote second language acquisition in older age. The book’s case study highlights diverse cognitive and social processes as elders ... Leer más

    $80.99 USD

  • African American Families Today

    Myths and Realities

    de Angela J. Hattery, Earl Smith ...
    From teen pregnancy and single parenting to athletics and HIV/AIDS, myths about African American families abound. This provocative book by two acclaimed scholars of race and ethnicity debunks many common myths about black families in America, sharing stories and drawing on the latest research to show the realities.African American Families Today examines the wellbeing of African American families ... Leer más

    $32.99 USD

  • Active Ageing in the European Union

    Policy Convergence and Divergence

    de K. Hamblin ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This book explores the adoption of 'active ageing' policies by EU15 nations and the impact on older peoples' work and retirement policy options. Policies examined include unemployment benefits, active labour market policies, partial pension receipt, pension principles, early retirement and incentives for deferral. ... Leer más

    $49.99 USD

  • Foster Placements

    Why They Succeed and Why They Fail

    de Ian Gibbs, Ian Sinclair, Kate Wilson ...
    Series series Supporting Parents
    How can we determine success in foster placements? Based on exhaustive research, the authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning, considering the high frequency of placement breakdowns, their impact on the child's behaviour and school performance, and the challenges this places on foster families.The specific needs of the foster child are given close attention in determining ... Leer más

    $40.99 USD

  • Evolution of Vulnerability

    Implications for Sex Differences in Health and Development

    de David C. Geary ...
    Biologists have known for decades that many traits involved in competition for mates or other resources and that influence mate choice are exaggerated, and their expression is influenced by the individuals' ability to tolerate a variety of environmental and social stressors. Evolution of Vulnerability applies this concept of heightened sensitivity to humans for a host of physical, social, ... Leer más

    $53.99 USD

  • Intergenerational Pathways to a Sustainable Society

    de Matthew Kaplan, Mariano Sanchez, Jaco Hoffman ...
    Series series Business and Management (R0)
    This volume explores intergenerational practices and their impact on social sustainability, with an emphasis on developing programmatic efforts to address profound social challenges such as underperforming educational and work-related systems, failing support systems for dependent or vulnerable populations, and community renewal and regeneration efforts. To this end, the core argument is to ... Leer más

    $143.09 USD

  • Contemporary Motherhood

    The Impact of Children on Adult Time

    de Lyn Craig ...
    In this timely book Lyn Craig provides the first comprehensive account of how parents divide their time between caring for children, housework, paid work and leisure. Using large-scale quantitative time-use data , the book provides a detailed analysis of the impact of children upon adult time. This research reveals a unique picture of how parenthood affects daily life within households, and how ... Leer más

    $64.99 USD