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Nara Milanich, "Paternity: The Elusive Quest for the Father" (Harvard UP, 2019)

New Books in Sociology

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Paternity Testing in Brazil: A Historical Overview

This chapter explores the evolution of paternity testing practices in Brazil, particularly through the lens of the Instituto Oscar Freire in the mid-20th century. It delves into historical methods of kinship determination, tracing developments from blood group tests to DNA fingerprinting, while examining the intersection of paternity science and immigration law. The discussion highlights the implications of modern DNA testing practices at borders, critiquing the emphasis on biological relationships over social definitions of family.

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