American Indian Law: Native Nations and the Federal System 8th Edition Rebecca Tsosie ISBN 9781531024444

American Indian Law: Native Nations and the Federal System, Eighth Edition continues the deep and comprehensive treatment of Federal Indian law that has defined this landmark casebook since its first publication in 1973—the first casebook devoted to this field. Now in its eighth edition and featuring a new group of co-authors, the book fosters a thorough understanding of the political and legal relationship between American Indian and Alaska Native Nations and the United States.

This edition broadens its perspective by incorporating Indigenous histories and voices that shape contemporary understandings of Indigenous rights. It includes discussion of Indigenous human rights and the legal status and rights of Native Hawaiian people, offering a more inclusive and contextualized approach to the field. Authored by an Indigenous co-author team, the text modernizes and streamlines the treatise-like material of prior editions while remaining accessible to students.

Through carefully selected cases and materials, the book explains both the historical foundations and modern realities of federal, state, and tribal relations. It provides a strong grounding in the rights of Tribal Nations, including rights to land, water, natural resources, and cultural resources. Designed for both introductory and advanced courses, this edition equips students to understand and engage with one of the most complex and consequential areas of American law.