Sovereignty, colonialism and the indigenous nations : a reader /

Porter, Robert Odawi,

Sovereignty, colonialism and the indigenous nations : a reader / [compiled by] Robert Odawi Porter. - xxiii, 791 pages ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Conceptions of indigenous sovereignty -- Indigenous voices within the United States -- Indigenous governments and organizations -- Indigenous leaders -- Indigenous scholars and commentators -- Indigenous voices within other states -- Canada -- Latin America -- Australia and New Zealand -- Indigenous voices : the Haudenosaunee -- The colonial perspective -- Great Britain -- United States -- Canada -- Australia -- The international perspective -- Threats to indigenous sovereignty -- Greed -- Fear -- Animosity -- Paternalism -- Assimilation -- Foundations of the assimilation agenda -- Cultural assimilation -- Economic assimilation -- Political assimilation -- Equality -- Self-destruction -- The realization, protection, and strengthening of indigenous sovereignty -- The redevelopment of indigenous governance -- The redevelopment of indigenous law -- The redevelopment of indigenous dispute resolution process -- The redevelopment of indigenous economies -- The redevelopment of indigenous culture and identity -- The redevelopment of indigenous advocacy and political identity -- The development of international law protecting the rights of indigenous peoples -- The decolonization of colonial Indian control law and policy -- Final thoughts. Pt. I. Ch. 1. A. B. C. Ch. 2. A. B. C. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. A. B. C. D. Ch. 5. Pt. II. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. A. B. C. D. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Pt. III. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18. Ch. 19. Ch. 20. Ch. 21.

"This book is an extensive compilation of readings focused on the meaning of sovereignty and self-determination in relation to Indigenous nations and peoples in the United States. The overall purpose of the book is to afford readers the opportunity to study and analyze the interplay of legal, political, economic, and cultural factors that contribute to the debate surrounding the status of Indigenous nations and peoples within American society."--BOOK JACKET.

0890893330 9780890893333

2004112858


Indians of North America--Legal status, laws, etc.
Indigenous peoples--Legal status, laws, etc.
Sovereignty
Self-determination, National

KF8205 / .P64 2005

320.15

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