Investigates the transnational adoption of Chinese orphans by American families for insights into globalization and child welfare
Examines the role of Western humanitarian organizations in shaping Chinese orphanage policies and care standards
Highlights the intersection of public and private spheres in orphanage care, affecting marginalized children
Offers a critical perspective on how children become symbols of national futures in globalized societies
Summarized by Shop
It's no secret that tens of thousands of Chinese children have been adopted by American parents and that Western aid organizations have invested in helping orphans in China—but why have Chinese authorities allowed this exchange, and what does it reveal about processes of globalization?
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