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Reading American Indian Law

Foundational Principles

Melissa L Tatum editor Grant Christensen editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:12th Dec '19

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Approaches the study of Indian law through the lens of 16 of the most impactful law review articles.

Reading American Indian Law fills a gap in existing literature by approaching the study of Indian law through the lens of sixteen of the most impactful law review articles. Collectively the articles tell the story of the field, with each article accompanied by contextual information and questions for further discussion.The study of American Indian law and policy usually focuses on federal statutes and court decisions, with these sources forming the basis for most textbooks. Virtually ignored is the robust and growing body of scholarly literature analyzing and contextualizing these primary sources. Reading American Indian Law is designed to fill that void. Organized into four parts, this book presents 16 of the most impactful law review articles written during the last three decades. Collectively, these articles explore the core concepts underlying the field: the range of voices including those of tribal governments and tribal courts, the role property has played in federal Indian law, and the misunderstandings between both people and sovereigns that have shaped changes in the law. Structured with flexibility in mind, this book may be used in a wide variety of classroom settings including law schools, tribal colleges, and both graduate and undergraduate programs.

'This important work provides insight into the most pressing issues of American Indian law. Its strengths lie in its organization and the expertise of the contributors … this is a substantive work.' F. E. Knowles, Choice

ISBN: 9781108726481

Dimensions: 228mm x 153mm x 25mm

Weight: 660g

448 pages