Indian Gaming and Tribal Sovereignty: The Casino Compromise
From Connecticut to California, Native American tribes have entered the gambling business, some making money and nearly all igniting controversy. The image of the "casino Indian" is everywhere. Some observers suspect corruption or criminal ties, or have doubts about tribal authenticity. Many tribes disagree, contending that Indian gaming has strengthened tribal governments and vastly improved the quality of reservation life for American Indians.\ This book provides the clearest and most...
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Light and Rand describe today's Indian gaming industry and examine some of the complex political issues involved. They also offer specific recommendations for tribal, federal, state, and local policymakers that can help them achieve shared goals and interests while recognizing tribal sovereignty. The authors are founders and co-directors of the Institute for the Study of Tribal Gaming Law and Policy at the U. of North Dakota School of Law. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Wicazo Sa Review The best book on Indian gaming to date. . . . Belongs in every serious American Indian studies collection.
Introduction : what is Indian gaming?11Indian gaming and tribal sovereignty172Indian gaming as legal compromise383Indian gaming as political compromise514Is anyone winning?775Stories of compromise : from the Pequots to the Plains1056Indian gaming in context121Conclusion : compromise among sovereigns145
\ ChoiceThe most significant and comprehensive book on the subject to date. Highly recommended.\ \ \ \ \ Wicazo Sa ReviewThe best book on Indian gaming to date. . . . Belongs in every serious American Indian studies collection.\ \ \ The best book on Indian gaming to date. . . . Belongs in every serious American Indian studies collection.\ \ \
