Native American Sovereignty (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780815336297)

The essays included in this collection help define Native American sovereignty in today's world. They draw upon past legal experiences and project into the future. The collection begins with a brief definition of sovereignty, followed by a consideration of the most important documents that show the relationships between Native American nations and the U.S. government. They continue with a study of how treaties were handled by Congress and the current and future implication of the treaty relationships. The selection concludes with a look at the issue of federal plenary power in terms of treaties and the evolution of American case law.

Author: John R. Wunder
ISBN-10: 0815336292
ISBN-13: 9780815336297
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 12/01/1999
Pages: 396
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 8.96h x 5.94w x 0.78d