Trusteeship in Change: Toward Tribal Autonomy in Resource Management

by Richmond L. Clow, Imre Sutton, David H. Getches

Overview

Trusteeship in Change explores the evolution of Indian Affairs policies and administrative practices regarding the management of trust lands from treaty days to contemporary partnerships. A dozen scholars from diverse fields - archaeology, economics, forestry, environmental studies, history, geography, political science, and more - review past policies and practices and introduce new ideas and approaches for the future.

This book also includes case studies focused on wildlife management, forest preservation, tribal hunting laws, and other specific concerns in management, preservation and utilization of Native American land. An excellent source for scholars in the fields of Native American and environmental studies, Trusteeship in Change is sure to spark debate and to be an important reference book for years to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780870816505
Publisher:	University Press of Colorado
Publication date:	10/15/2001
Series:	Women's West
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	488
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Richmond L. Clow is a professor of Native American Studies at the University of Montana. David H. Getches is Raphael J. Moses Professor of Natural Resources Law at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Imre Sutton is professor emeritus of Geography, California State University-Fullerton, author of Indian Land Tenure, and editor of Irredeemable America: The Indians' Estate and Land Claims.