American Indian Tribes Enter the New Millennium [Book Review of Stephen L. Pevar, The Rights of Indians and Tribes]

Abstract:     
Professor Wildenthal reviews Stephen L. Pevar's book, "The Rights of Indians and Tribes" (Southern Illinois University Press, 3d ed. 2002). Wildenthal praises the timeliness and usefulness of this third edition of Pevar's book, a popular and well-regarded overview of Indian tribal and individual rights (part of a series sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union). Pevar pointedly critiques recent Supreme Court decisions, and judiciously expresses views on several important issues, while clearly identifying and distinguishing such useful normative discussions from his excellent descriptive analysis of prevailing doctrines. Wildenthal suggests that Pevar could perhaps have discussed Indian gaming issues in more depth.

Keywords: American Indian, Native American, tribal rights, Indian rights, American Civil Liberties Union, individual rights, constitutional law

JEL Classifications: K10

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