The Rights of Indians and Tribes: The Authoritative ACLU Guide to Indian and Tribal Rights, Third Edition [Paperback]

Stephen L. Pevar (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0814767184 | ISBN-13: 978-0814767184 | Publication Date: November 1, 2004 | Edition: 3

This informative guide thoroughly discusses the powers of Indian tribes; civil and criminal jurisdiction on Indian reservations; Indian hunting, fishing, and water rights; taxation in Indian country; the Indian Civil Rights Act; the Indian Child Welfare Act; and tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As a tribal leader, I have found Stephen Pevar's book to be both an excellent and useful resource."

-Ron Allen,Past President of the National Congress of American Indians

"This is exactly the kind of information we need to get out to Indian country. The book can help to advance the rights of Native Americans, because it explains the complex legal issues in a comprehensible, straightforward manner."

-John E. Echohawk,Executive Director, Native American Rights Fund

"The format of the book…anticipates questions that everyone has and gives a concise answer to them. People should find the book very helpful in understanding the complexity of Indian law."

-Vine Deloria Jr.,author of Custer Died for Your Sins and We Talk, You Listen

"Every Indian should have this book."

-Vicky Santana,attorney and member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana

"Pevar's book provides an excellent overview to the contradictory history of shifting federal Indian policy from the period of complete tribal independence…to the current policy of tribal self-governance. This very important knowledge resource should be required reading. It will be a gift to the benefit of all our generations."

-Indian Country Today,

About the Author

Stephen L. Pevar is a Senior Staff Counsel for the ACLU. He has taught at the University of Denver School of Law and lectured extensively on the subject of Indian and tribal rights.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: NYU Press; 3 edition (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814767184
• ISBN-13: 978-0814767184
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginning, July 18, 2000

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James Stripes - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rights of Indians and Tribes: The Basic ACLU Guide to Indian Tribal Rights (American Civil Liberties Union Handbook) (Paperback)

This book is far from definitive, but is a good start. If the educational reformers wanted to really make positive change occur, they would find a way to put this book in the hands of every high school government teacher in the United States. Those teachers who actually read it could then be pointed toward the exceptional works that go into more depth by Charles Wilkinson, David Wilkins, Robert A. Williams, Vine Deloria, Jr., Frank Pommersheim, and the definitive Westlaw Casebook, edited by David H. Getches, Wilkinson, and Williams, now in its fourth edition.

In teaching American Indian history, I find that I often refer to this little primer, but nearly always have to go beyond it to find out what I need. However, I have found it particularly useful for those on a limited budget who need something that provides a basic overview of the critical areas of the laws affecting Native peoples and Indian tribes.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for young Indian students, June 3, 1999

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[e-mail] ~ Les Spencer (The Yakama Nation) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rights of Indians and Tribes: The Basic ACLU Guide to Indian Tribal Rights (American Civil Liberties Union Handbook) (Paperback)

This book should be required for all young Indian students interested in preserving tribal rights and customs. It is a quick and easy to read reference for class and personal use. Anyone (including non-Indians) interested in learning about tribal reserved treaty rights needs to read this book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definitive outline of US policy toward the Native American, May 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rights of Indians and Tribes: The Basic ACLU Guide to Indian Tribal Rights (American Civil Liberties Union Handbook) (Paperback)

Eye opening outline of United States policy concerning the American Indian. The perfect quick reference guide. Includes a historical reference from colonial American and continues through current legislation.