Cohen's Handbook of Federal Indian Law by Felix S. Cohen
Cohen's Handbook of Federal Indian Law is an encyclopedic treatise written by experts in the field, and provides general overviews to relevant information as well as in-depth study of specific areas within this complex area of federal law. This is an updated and revised edition of what has been referred to as the "bible" of federal Indian law. This publication focuses on the relationship between tribes, the states and the federal government within the context of civil and criminal jurisdiction, as well as areas of resource management and government structure. The 2012 Edition of Cohen's Handbook of Federal Indian Law also includes coverage of: * Current topics such as Indian gaming and taxation * History and structure of tribal governments and tribal law * Tribal and individual Indian property rights, including intellectual property rights * Water rights * Hunting, fishing, and gathering rights * Economic development issues * Government programs This compact publication is the only comprehensive treatise explicating one of the most difficult areas of federal law. Used by judges as well as practitioners, this publication provides the tools to understand the law and to find relevant cases, statutes, regulations, and opinions critical to answering legal questions about federal Indian law. This updated edition remains the definitive guide to federal Indian law.
Call Number: KF 8205 .C63
ISBN: 9780769855165
Publication Date: 2012-present
The Rights of Indians and Tribes by
This informative guide thoroughly discusses the legal powers of Indian tribes; civil and criminal jurisdiction on Indian reservations; Indian hunting, fishing, and water rights; taxation in Indian country; the Indian Civil Rights Act; the Indian Child Welfare Act; and tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians.
Call Number: KF 8210 .C5 .P48ISBN: 9780809324750Publication Date: 2002