American Indian Politics and the American Political System(English, Hardcover, Wilkins David E.)

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American Indian Politics and the American Political System(English, Hardcover, Wilkins David E.) is written by Wilkins David E. and published by Rowman & Littlefield. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1442203870 (ISBN 10) and 9781442203877 (ISBN 13).

Now in its third edition, American Indian Politics is the most comprehensive study written from a political science perspective that analyzes the structures and functions of indigenous governments (including Alaskan Native communities and Hawaiian Natives) and the distinctive legal and political rights these nations exercise internally, while also examining the fascinating intergovernmental relationship that exists between native nations, the states, and the federal government. The third edition contains a number of important modifications. First, it is now co-authored by Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark, who brings a spirited new voice to the study. Second, it contains ample discussion of how President Obama's election has altered the dynamics of Indian Country politics and law. Third, it contains more discussion of women's issues, several new vignettes, an updated timeline, new photographs, and updated charts, tables, and figures.