American Indians and the Law

Name: American Indians and the Law
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ISBN: 9780143114789

ISBN-10: 0143114786

ISBN-13: 9780143114789

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Authors: N. Bruce Duthu, Colin G. Calloway

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A perfect introduction to a vital subject very few Americans understand—the constitutional status of American Indians Few American s know that Indian tribes have a legal status unique among America’s distinct racial and ethnic groups: they are sovereign governments who engage in relations with Congress. This peculiar arrangement has led to frequent legal and political disputes—indeed, the history of American Indians and American law has been one of clashing values and sometimes uneasy compromise. In this clear-sighted account, American Indian scholar N. Bruce Duthu explains the landmark cases in Indian law of the past two centuries. Exploring subjects as diverse as jurisdictional authority,…

Book details

List price: $24.00
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 1/27/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 5.10" wide x 7.40" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 0.528
Language: English