Many-Sided Triangle: Adoption in Australia

A many-sided triangle is the paradoxical image by which this book seeks to capture the complexity of child adoption. A single adoption profoundly touches the lives of so many people-the child itself, the birth mother, the birth father, the adoptive parent or parents, and their relatives and friends. This is the first comprehensive account of the history of adoption in Australia, its law and practice. This is not only an invaluable handbook for all workers, professionals, administrators, teachers and students in the field. It is also a reliable source of information, guidance and comfort for anyone caught up in adoption.