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Book SynopsisChildren and Separation deals with the social, emotional and psychological difficulties facing children separated from their genetic parent(s) and consequently their genealogical, social and cultural roots.
Trade ReviewThis is a really excellent work which should raise a number of controversial issues and challenge a few ‘comfort zones’." – Sandy Fraser, Lecturer in Social Work, The Open University, UK.
"The work provides a new synthesis of research into child development spanning many decades. There is a compelling involvement of the author in the material and a wealth of ideas of practical significance not only to psychologists but also those working in the child care fields." – Dennis Howitt, Reader in Applied Psychology, Loughborough University, UK.
"This book offers an innovative perspective on the needs of children for positive knowledge of their family origins. Professionals working with children in relation to divorce, reconstituted families and assisted conception, and writers and researchers in these areas should find it essential reading." - Peter Stratton, Professor of Family Therapy, University of Leeds, UK.
"This is a really excellent work which should raise a number of controversial issues and challenge a few 'comfort zones'." - Sandy Fraser, Lecturer in Social Work, The Open University, UK
"The work provides a new synthesis of research into child development spanning many decades. There is a compelling involvement of the author in the material and a wealth of ideas of practical significance not only to psychologists but also those working in the child care fields." - Dennis Howitt, Reader in Applied Psychology, Loughborough University, UK
"This book offers an innovative perspective on the needs of children for positive knowledge of their family origins. Professionals working with children in relation to divorce, reconstituted families and assisted conception, and writers and researchers in these areas should find it essential reading." - Peter Stratton, Professor of Family Therapy, University of Leeds, UK
"According to Owusu-Bempah, sociogenealogical connectedness is a new perspective. (It is) an interesting perspective, and one that has not been previously developed to any great extent in the psychological literature." - Sherri McCarthy and Elisa Sykes, PsycCritiques
Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Theories of Childhood Separation: An Overview. Socio-Genealogical Connectedness: In Theoretical Context. Socio-Genealogical Knowledge: A Missing Dimension in Bowlby's 'Forty-Four Juvenile Thieves' Study? Socio-Genealogical Connectedness and the Well-being of Children of Divorce. Further Research Evidence: The Gender Question. Socio-Genealogical Knowledge and Self-identity. Divorce and Parental Alienation Syndrome: Socio-Genealogical Implications. Research, Policy and Practice Implications. Bibliography.
