Hollow Justice

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Hollow Justice

A History of Indigenous Claims in the United States

Indigenous peoples Law: Human rights and civil liberties Property law: general Land and real estate law / Real property law

Author: David E. Wilkins

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Collection: The Henry Roe Cloud Series on American Indians and Modernity

Language: English

Published by: Yale University Press

Published on: 22nd October 2013

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 256 pages

ISBN: 9780300186000


Overview

This book, 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 programs were instituted, Native peoples never attained a genuine sense of justice.

Author and Key Question

David E. Wilkins addresses the important question of what one nation owes another when the balance of rights, resources, and responsibilities have been negotiated through treaties.

Central Issue

How does the United States assure that guarantees made to tribal nations, whether through a century old treaty or a modern day compact, remain viable and lasting?

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