The Rights of Indians and Tribes Third Edition Stephen L. Pevar October 2002 paper, 0-8093-2475-X, $19.95s 306 pages, 1 map, 6 x 9 Civil Rights / Legal Studies   An American Civil Liberties Union Handbook   “This is exactly the kind of information we need to get out to Indian country. The book can help to advance the rights of Native Americans, because it explains the complex legal issues in a comprehensible, straightforward manner.” —John E. Echohawk, Executive Director, Native American Rights Fund   “Indian Country faces countless challenges regarding our historical, moral, and legal rights as tribal governments. As a tribal leader, I have found Stephen Pevar’s book to be both an excellent and useful resource to refresh my understanding of Indian law and rights. His book provides clear rationale on the many issues that surface in our dealings with federal, state, and local governments as well as the general public.” —W. Ron Allen, Chairman, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and President, National Congress of American Indians, 1995-1999   “The format of the book . . . anticipates questions that everyone has and gives a concise answer to them. People should find the book very helpful in understanding the complexity of Indian law.” —Vine Deloria Jr., author of Custer Died for Your Sins and We Talk, You Listen   “Many federal employees, including myself, rely on the valuable information provided in this comprehensive and accessible handbook. This book gives clear, useful, and well-documented answers for anyone approaching the vast and often intimidating subject of Federal Indian law. I highly recommend it.” —Lori Windle, Member, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, and Videographer, Dept. of the Interior   “Every Indian should have this book.” —Vicky Santana, attorney and member of the Blackfeet tribe of Montana   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.   Stephen L. Pevar is a Senior Staff Counsel for the ACLU. He has taught at the University of Denver School of Law and lectured extensively on the subject of Indian and tribal rights.