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Cohen's Handbook of Federal Indian Law

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This is an amazing resource--every time I have an Indian Law question (and I write and teach in the field) I turn to the 2005 edition and find the answer, or at least the sources to get me on the right track. Everyone dealing within Indian law questions should get it.

Federal Indian law is a very complicated subject. This book starts out with a great overview of the history of Indian law and policy. It follows with detailed discussions of every aspect of Indian law. Whether you want to know about Indian gaming (casinos), water rights, civil rights of Indians and non-Indians under tribal law, or anything else, this book has got it all! I practice in the field and this where I always start my research. It's also a great source of background material for news reporters and those interested in policy information. It also gets updated every two years, so you know you have the current information.

This is a compendium in the true measure of the word. The range of material is amazing considering it's (only) 1413 pp. Nearly half of every page is taken up by footnotes, most of which reference cases, some with brief explanations. At the back is an alphabetical Table of Cases that is 65 pp long...and it's in small print so there're enough to give even the most voracious researcher a run for her money. This is followed by 47 pp. of the Table of Statutes. And then there's the Index. And finally...the pocket part that invludes a reference to a July, 2008 Fed reg. What is astounding is how consistent the style of writing is...and it's good. It's readable without creating the suspicion they've dumbed it down and you're missing something. A deal for the price!