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Book Synopsis: While international adoptions have risen in the public eye and recent scholarship has covered transnational adoption from Asia to the U.S., adoptions between North America and Latin America have been overshadowed and, in some cases, forgotten. In this nuanced study of adoption, Karen Dubinsky expands the historical record while she considers the political symbolism of children caught up in adoption and migration controversies in Canada, the United States, Cuba, and Guatemala.Babies without Borders tells the interrelated stories of Cuban children caught in Operation Peter Pan, adopted Black and Native American children who became icons in the Sixties, and Guatemalan children whose “disappearance” today in transnational adoption networks echoes their fate during the country’s brutal civil war. Drawing from archival research as well as from her critical observations as an adoptive parent, Dubinsky moves debates around transnational adoption beyond the current dichotomy—the good of “humanitarian rescue,” against the evil of “imperialist kidnap.” Integrating the personal with the scholarly, Babies without Borders exposes what happens when children bear the weight of adult political conflicts.
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Discover the untold stories of adoption and migration across the Americas with "Babies without Borders". While international adoptions have gained attention, the adoptions between North America and Latin America have been overlooked. With this nuanced study, Karen Dubinsky sheds light on the political symbolism and controversies surrounding adoption and migration in Canada, the United States, Cuba, and Guatemala.
In "Babies without Borders," you will delve into the intertwined narratives of Cuban children affected by Operation Peter Pan, Black and Native American children who became iconic figures in the Sixties, and Guatemalan children who faced a similar fate during the country's brutal civil war. Through in-depth archival research and her own experiences as an adoptive parent, Dubinsky goes beyond the prevailing narrative of "humanitarian rescue" versus "imperialist kidnap." Instead, she explores the personal and scholarly aspects, unraveling the complex connections between children and adult political conflicts.
Get ready to expand your understanding of transnational adoption and migration by delving into the thought-provoking pages of "Babies without Borders". This eye-opening study challenges conventional ideas and sheds light on the untold stories of those whose lives have been shaped by adoption and migration. Don't miss out on this compelling examination – order your copy of "Babies without Borders" today and be captivated by its profound insights.
Order "Babies without Borders" now and embark on a transformative journey as you explore the trailblazing stories of adoption and migration across the Americas.
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