| Description |
viii, 355 p. : map ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [323]-346) and index. |
| Contents |
Adrift with the Indian Office : the historical development of tribal acknowledgment policy, 1776-1978 -- Building an edifice : the BIA's federal acknowledgment process, 1978-2002 -- Bypassing the bureau : the Pascua Yaquis' quest for legislative tribal recognition -- Sometimes salvation : the Death Valley Timbisha Shoshones of California and the BIA's federal acknowledgment process -- A matter of visibility : the United Houma Nation's struggle for tribal acknowledgment -- From playing Indian to playing slots : gaming, tribal recognition, and the Tiguas of El Paso, Texas. |
| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Tribal citizenship.
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Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Indians of North America -- Government relations.
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| ISBN |
0803232268 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9780803232266 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
YDXCP 2053611 |
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