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Children and Youth in Adoption, Orphanages, and Foster Care: A Historical Handbook and Guide - Children and Youth: History and Culture Lori Askeland
Children and Youth in Adoption, Orphanages, and Foster Care: A Historical Handbook and Guide - Children and Youth: History and Culture
Lori Askeland
Provides a discussion on the role of orphanages, the primary institution for children without parents, and a stopgap measure for children needing care. This book reviews the practice of adoption, orphanage placement, and foster care since the colonial period. It provides crucial information and insight for high school and college students.
240 pages, line drawing
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | December 30, 2005 |
| ISBN13 | 9780313331831 |
| Publishers | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Pages | 240 |
| Dimensions | 262 × 184 × 20 mm · 653 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Askeland, Lori |