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The rights of Indians and tribes : the authoritative ACLU guide to Indian and tribal rights / Stephen L. Pevar.

Summary:

"This informative guide thoroughly discusses the powers of Indian tribes; civil and criminal jurisdiction on Indian reservations; Indian hunting, fishing, and water rights; taxation in Indian country; the Indian Civil Rights Act; the Indian Child Welfare Act; and tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians"--Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 0814767184
ISBN: 9780814767184
Physical Description: xvi, 421 pages : map ; 23 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: New York : New York University Press, ©2004.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

A history of federal Indian policy -- Definitions : Indian, Indian tribe, Indian country, and Indian title -- The trust responsibility -- Indian treaties -- Federal power over Indian affairs -- Tribal self-government -- State power over Indian affairs -- Criminal jurisdiction in Indian country -- Civil jurisdiction in Indian country -- Taxation -- Indian hunting and fishing rights -- Indian water rights -- Civil rights of Indians -- The Indian Civil Rights Act -- The unique status of certain Indian groups -- Indian gaming -- The Indian Child Welfare Act -- Judicial review -- Appendixes.