Hollow justice : a history of indigenous claims in the United States /
Wilkins, David E. 1954-
Hollow justice : a history of indigenous claims in the United States / David E. Wilkins. - 1 online resource. - The Henry Roe Cloud series on American Indians and modernity . - Henry Roe Cloud series on American Indians and modernity. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This text, the first of its kind, comprehensively explores Native American claims against the United States government over the past two centuries. Despite the federal government's multiple attempts to redress indigenous claims, a close examination reveals that even when compensatory programmes were instituted, native peoples never attained a genuine sense of justice. Wilkins addresses the important question of what one nation owes another when the balance of rights, resources, and responsibilities have been negotiated through treaties.
Specialized.
9780300186000 No price
Indians of North America--Claims.
Law.
United States of America, USA.
Indigenous peoples.
Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law.
Human rights & civil liberties.
Land & real estate law.
KF8205 / .W528 2014
346.730432
Hollow justice : a history of indigenous claims in the United States / David E. Wilkins. - 1 online resource. - The Henry Roe Cloud series on American Indians and modernity . - Henry Roe Cloud series on American Indians and modernity. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This text, the first of its kind, comprehensively explores Native American claims against the United States government over the past two centuries. Despite the federal government's multiple attempts to redress indigenous claims, a close examination reveals that even when compensatory programmes were instituted, native peoples never attained a genuine sense of justice. Wilkins addresses the important question of what one nation owes another when the balance of rights, resources, and responsibilities have been negotiated through treaties.
Specialized.
9780300186000 No price
Indians of North America--Claims.
Law.
United States of America, USA.
Indigenous peoples.
Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law.
Human rights & civil liberties.
Land & real estate law.
KF8205 / .W528 2014
346.730432