American Indian politics and the American political system / David E. Wilkins, University of Minnesota ; Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark, University of Victoria.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilkins, David E. (David Eugene), 1954- author.

Stark, Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indians of North America--Politics and government.

Indians of North America.

Indians of North America--Government relations.

Indians of North America--Civil rights.

Self-determination, National--United States.

Self-determination, National.

United States.

United States--Politics and government.

Politics and government.

United States--Race relations.

Race relations.

United States--Social policy.

Social policy.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 309 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2018.

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

A Tour of Native Peoples and Native Lands

Indigenous Peoples Are Nations, Not Minorities

Indigenous Governments: Past, Present, and Future

Actors in Native Politics

A History of Federal Indian Policy

Tribal Political Economy

Indigenous Political Participation: Patriotism, Suffrage, and Partisanship

Native Interest Group Activity and Activism

Native Peoples, Images, and the Media

Indigenous Nations and the American Political System.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Wilkins, David E. (David Eugene), 1954- American Indian politics and the American political system.

ISBN:

9781442252646

1442252642

9781442252653

1442252650

OCLC:

966899942