American Indian politics and the American political system

By David E. Wilkins

Subjects: Indians of north america--civil rights, Politics and government, Indians of north america--politics and government, Indianerpolitik, E98.t77 w545 2018, Indianer, Self-determination, national--united states, Indians of north america, civil rights, United states, social policy, Indians of North America, United states, politics and government, Self-determination, National, Sozialpolitik, Indians of north america, government relations, Indians of north america, politics and government, Bürgerrecht, Indians of north america--government relations, Social policy, 323.1197, Self-determination, national, Civil rights, United states, race relations, Government relations, Race relations, American Indian Movement

Description: "American Indian Politics and the American Political System is the most comprehensive text written from a political science perspective. It analyzes the structures and functions of indigenous governments (including Alaskan Native communities and Hawaiian Natives) and the distinctive legal and political rights these nations exercise internally. It also examines the fascinating intergovernmental relationship that exists between native nations, the states, and the federal government. In the fourth edition, Wilkins and Stark analyze the challenges facing Indigenous nations as they develop new and innovative strategies to defend and demand recognition of their national character and rights. They also seeks to address issues that continue to plague many nations, such as notions of belonging and citizenship, implementation of governing structures and processes attentive to Indigenous political and legal traditions, and the promotion and enactment of sustainable practices that support our interdependence in an increasingly globalized world." -- Publisher's description.