{"product_id":"understanding-tribal-sovereignty-federal-indian-law-and-self-governance-paperback","title":"Understanding Tribal Sovereignty: Federal Indian Law and Self-Governance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonald L. Fixico\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does tribal sovereignty really mean--and why does it matter today?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessibly written for the nonspecialist, acclaimed historian Donald L. Fixico unpacks the complex history and legal foundations of tribal sovereignty in the United States. From traditional Native governance to landmark treaties, federal laws, and court cases, Fixico guides readers through the evolution of tribal self-rule and its modern expressions--from tribal constitutions to license plates and casinos. Designed for students, educators, tribal members, and professionals alike, this book offers a clear, compelling introduction to one of the most important--and often misunderstood--concepts in American Indian affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a go-to source for understanding the federal Indian laws, treaties, and court cases simplified to explain tribal sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonald L. Fixico (Shawnee, Sac and Fox, Muscogee and Seminole) is Regents' and Distinguished Foundation Professor of History at Arizona State University. He has worked on twenty-five documentaries, and he has written or edited twenty books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49690444398747,"sku":"9780816557363","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/4602\/1275\/files\/Gw4PjPd9YQ9780816557363.webp?v=1790787116","url":"https:\/\/www.statesideqm.com\/products\/understanding-tribal-sovereignty-federal-indian-law-and-self-governance-paperback","provider":"Stateside Quartermaster, Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}