Browsing by Author "Sargent, Sarah"
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The best interests of the child in intercountry adoption: a constructivist and comparative account
Sargent, Sarah (Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)This thesis examines the motivations for states to become involved in intercountry adoption. This includes both states that send children in intercountry adoption and states that receive children. The thesis explores the ... -
A Grounded Theory Analysis of a Focus Group Study
Sargent, Sarah; Samanta, Jo; Yelden, Kudret (Article)Decisions about whether to reassess the clinical condition of patients in a minimally conscious state are a cornerstone of clinical care and management. The outcome of clinical reassessment determines whether efforts to ... -
A Grounded Theory Analysis of a Focus Group Study
Sargent, Sarah; Samanta, Jo; Yelden, Kudret (Article)Decisions about whether to reassess the clinical condition of patients in a minimally conscious state are a cornerstone of clinical care and management. The outcome of clinical reassessment determines whether efforts to ... -
Indigenous Rights: Changes and Challenges for the 21st Century
Sargent, Sarah; Samanta, Jo (Book)Over 25 years in the making, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is described by the UN as setting "an important standard for the treatment of indigenous peoples that will undoubtedly be a significant ... -
International Child Law
International Child Law examines and discusses the international legal framework and issues relating to children. This second edition has been substantially revised and includes new Chapters on: chidren and armed conflict; ... -
Should People in the Minimally Conscious State have a (recognised) Right to Reassessment?
Samanta, Jo; Yelden, Kudret; Sargent, Sarah (Article)Developments in medical sciences mean that more people survive serious brain injuries than in previous years. Nevertheless, some survivors are left with protracted or permanent severely disordered consciousness. Expert ... -
Understanding the decision-making environment for people in minimally conscious state
Yelden, Kudret; Sargent, Sarah; Samanta, Jo (Article)ABSTRACT Patients in Minimally Conscious States (MCS) show minimal, fluctuating but definitive signs of awareness of themselves and their environments. They may exhibit behaviors ranging from the ability to track objects ...