Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Part 1. Foundations of Diné government and relations with the United States. Chapter 1. A Nation within a nation ; ch. 2. Governmental structure : its form and function ; ch. 3. Federal Indian policy : an historical overview ; ch. 4. Navajo national government : an historical overview -- pt. 2. Institutions of Diné government. ch. 5. The framework of Navajo government today ; ch. 6. The Navajo Nation legislature (The Council) ; ch. 7. The Navajo Nation executive (The President and Vice-President) ; ch. 8. The Navajo Nation judiciary (The Courts) ; ch. 9. Local governing jurisdictions -- pt. 3. Political dynamics of Diné government. ch. 10. Political groups and Diné politics : from without and within ; ch. 11. The Navajo Nation and the media ; ch. 12. Diné voting, elections, and campaign finances ; ch. 13. A Diné policy portfolio -- Appendices. Appendix A. Timeline of Diné political history ; Appendix B. Chairmen (presidents) of the Navajo Nation ; Appendix C. 1850 Treaty ; Appendix D. 1868 Treaty ; Appendix E. 1938 rules for the Navajo Tribal Council ; Appendix F. Navajo Nation Bill of Right ; Appendix G. Title Two amendments of 1989 ; Appendix H. Navajo Nation Local Governance Act of 1998.
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