Native American Sovereignty on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents

ISBN 10: 1576076245 / ISBN 13: 9781576076248

Published by ABC-CLIO, 2003

Like New. Seller Inventory # ERICA79715760762456

Synopsis:

A survey of Native American tribal law and its place within the framework of the U.S. Constitution from colonial times to today's headlines.
Using five major court cases, Native American Sovereignty on Trial examines American Indian tribal governments and how they relate to federal and state governments under the U.S. Constitution. From the foundational U.S. Supreme Court opinions of the 1830s, to the California State Gaming Propositions of 1998 and 2000, the impact and legacy of these court cases are fully explored.

The actual text of key treaties, court decisions, and other legal documents pertaining to the five tribal controversies are featured and analyzed. Clearly presented, this in depth review of essential legal issues makes even the most difficult and complex judicial doctrines easy to understand by students and nonlawyers. This concise volume tracing the evolution of Native American sovereignty will supplement coursework in law, political science, U.S. history, and American Indian studies.

About the Author: Bryan H. Wildenthal is associate professor of law and director of the Center for Law and Social Justice at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Native American Sovereignty on Trial: A ...
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Like New
Book Type: book