Understanding Tribal Sovereignty
eBook - ePub

Understanding Tribal Sovereignty

Federal Indian Law and Self-Governance

  1. 173 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Understanding Tribal Sovereignty

Federal Indian Law and Self-Governance

About this book

What does tribal sovereignty really meanā€”and why does it matter today?

Accessibly written for the nonspecialist, acclaimed historian Donald L. Fixico unpacks the complex history and legal foundations of tribal sovereignty in the United States. From traditional Native governance to landmark treaties, federal laws, and court cases, Fixico guides readers through the evolution of tribal self-rule and its modern expressionsā€”from tribal constitutions to license plates and casinos. Designed for students, educators, tribal members, and professionals alike, this book offers a clear, compelling introduction to one of the most importantā€”and often misunderstoodā€”concepts in American Indian affairs.

This book is a go-to source for understanding the federal Indian laws, treaties, and court cases simplified to explain tribal sovereignty.

Information

Publisher
University of Arizona Press
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9780816557363
9780816557370
eBook ISBN
9780816557387
Topic
Politics & International Relations
Subtopic
Civil Law
Index
Politics & International Relations

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. List of Illustrations
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. 1. Traditional Sovereignty
  10. 2. Treaties as Shapers of Federal Indian Sovereignty
  11. 3. How Laws Have Shaped Tribal Sovereignty
  12. 4. Court Cases Supporting and Usurping Sovereignty
  13. 5. Tribal Constitutions and Modern Tribal Sovereignty
  14. Epilogue: What Does All This Mean?
  15. Appendix: Chronology of Cited Treaties, Laws, and Court Cases
  16. Bibliography
  17. Index

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