The rights of American Indians and their tribes
By: Stephen L. Pevar.
Series: ACLU handbooks for young Americans
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 225
Subjects: Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Juvenile literature.; Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc.
Description: A history of Federal Indian policy precedes discussion of topics related to the legal rights of American Indians, including treaties; tribal self-government; hunting, fishing, and gathering rights; civil rights; and criminal jurisdiction in Indian country.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-212) and index.