American Indian law in a nutshell /

Canby, William C., 1931-

American Indian law in a nutshell / American Indian law by William C. Canby, Jr. - 5th ed. - St. Paul, MN : West, c2009. - lvii, 548 p. ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes index.

Introduction -- Historical overview of federal Indian law and policy -- The special relationship between the federal government and the tribes -- Indian tribal governments -- Indian tribal sovereignty -- Indian treaties -- Criminal and civil jurisdiction in Indian country -- Public Law 280: a federal grant of jurisdiction to the states -- Taxation and regulation in Indian country -- Indian gaming -- Individual rights and Indian law -- Indian lands -- Alaska natives -- Indian water rights -- Indian hunting and fishing rights.

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Indians of North America--Legal status, laws, etc.

KF8205.Z9 / C36 2009