Focusing on topics of special concern to students, this series makes complex issues less intimidating and more accessible; each book presents 10 to 14 readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand the topic.; This title in the Issues That Concern You series explores the topic of adoption. The included articles address open adoption; issues specific to adopted children, such as discussing one's adopted status and searching for birth parents; transracial adoptio; Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more a