American Indians and the Law

by N. Bruce Duthu

Book Overview

The history and politics of American Indians? unique constitutional status from a renowned scholar Few Americans know that Indian tribes have a legal status unique among America?s distinct racial and ethnic groups: They are also sovereign governments that engage in governmental relations with Congress. The self-rule of Native tribes long predates the founding of the United States, and that peculiar status has led to legal and political disputes?with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670018570
• ISBN13: 9780670018574
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Viking Books
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

American Indians and the Law

The author has presented a very reasonable and well-documented view of the legal challengess faced by Native Americans when trying to maintain their tribal identities and sovereign rights within the restraints of state and federal laws as legislated and as interpreted by the courts, the U.S. Supreme Court in particular. This is a must read for anyone who has an interest in this aspect of our history and concerns about the future direction this nation may take with regard to the legal status and rights of Native Americans in our democratic society.