Children and Separation : Socio-Genealogical Connectedness Perspective.

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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Theories of childhood separation: an overview; 2 Socio-genealogical connectedness: in theoretical context; 3 Socio-genealogical knowledge: a missing dimension in Bowlby's 'Forty-Four Juvenile Thieves' study?; 4 Socio-genealogical connectedness and the well-being of children of divorce; 5 Further research evidence: the gender question; 6 Socio-genealogical knowledge and self-identity; 7 Divorce and parental alienation syndrome: socio-genealogical implications.

8 Research, policy and practice implicationsBibliography; Author index; Subject index.

Childhood separation and loss have become virtually a way of life for a large number of children throughout the world. Children separated from their genetic parent(s) and consequently their genealogical, social and cultural roots due to processes such as adoption, parental divorce/separation, donor insemination, single parenthood by choice and child trafficking can face social, emotional and psychological difficulties. This book explores the premise that a proper understanding of the complex inner world of modern day separated children and their psycho-social development requires a shift in foc.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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