Native American Rights (Current Controversies) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565106849 ISBN 13: 9781565106840

Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Synopsis

Articles examine such issues as Native American sovereignty, religious freedom, threats to Native American culture, and the control and use of tribal resources

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Reviews

Gr 9 Up--There are many contentious issues concerning the rights of America's native citizens. This title offers a full spectrum of opinions and arguments dealing with four of those issues: Native culture, resources, sovereignty, and gaming. Each chapter begins with an introduction to one question, which is followed by three to six articles from a variety of sources--newspapers and journals, senate testimony, television commentary, and books--and representing a variety of viewpoints. The more than 30 authors represent tribal members and officials, non-Indian citizens, officials of the U.S. government, activists, economists, professors, entrepreneurs, journalists, attorneys, judges, and many others. Some of the arguments are thoughtfully and clearly presented; some are self-indulgent. Some are full of lawyerly rhetoric; others are frivolous to the point of pointlessness. Some are compelling; others are exasperating. Anyone looking for various viewpoints on these issues, or a subject to debate, need look no further. An extensive index is helpful for research, as is the bibliography. A list of organizations to contact will be welcomed by anyone wishing to delve even deeper into the subjects.

Darcy Schild, Schwegler Elementary School, Lawrence, KS

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565106849
• ISBN 13: 9781565106840
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: Roleff Tamara L.