Introduction to Tribal Legal Studies
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Legal Education, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Native American Studies
| Author: | Justin B. Richland, Sarah Deer | ISBN: | 9780759119406 |
| Publisher: | AltaMira Press | Publication: | January 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | AltaMira Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Justin B. Richland, Sarah Deer |
| ISBN: | 9780759119406 |
| Publisher: | AltaMira Press |
| Publication: | January 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | AltaMira Press |
| Language: | English |
This second edition of Introduction to Tribal Legal Studies is the only available comprehensive introduction to tribal law. In clear and straightforward language, Justin B. Richland and Sarah Deer discuss the history and structure of tribal justice systems; the scope of criminal and civil jurisdictions; and the various means by which the integrity of tribal courts is maintained. This book is an indispensable resource for students, tribal leaders, and tribal communities interested in the complicated relationship between tribal, federal, and state law. The second edition provides significant updates on all changes in laws affecting the tribes, numerous new case studies (including studies on Alaskan tribes and family law), and a new concluding chapter.
This second edition of Introduction to Tribal Legal Studies is the only available comprehensive introduction to tribal law. In clear and straightforward language, Justin B. Richland and Sarah Deer discuss the history and structure of tribal justice systems; the scope of criminal and civil jurisdictions; and the various means by which the integrity of tribal courts is maintained. This book is an indispensable resource for students, tribal leaders, and tribal communities interested in the complicated relationship between tribal, federal, and state law. The second edition provides significant updates on all changes in laws affecting the tribes, numerous new case studies (including studies on Alaskan tribes and family law), and a new concluding chapter.
