Making Families Through Adoption — Riley & VanVleet Chairs an avid postcard collector

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Making Families Through Adoption — Riley & VanVleet Chairs an avid postcard collectorBy Nancy E. Riley, Professor of Sociology and Krista E. Van Vleet, Associate Professor of Anthropology This text provides both a comprehensive look at adoption practices in the United States and in other cultures, providing insights into the practices and ideology of kinship and family. The subject of adoption allows a window into discussions of what constitutes family or kin; the role of biological connectedness; oversight of parenting practices by