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OverviewThe right to vote is the foundation of democratic government; all other policies are derived from it. The history of voting rights in America has been characterized by a gradual expansion of the franchise. American Indians are an important part of that story but have faced a prolonged battle to gain the franchise. One of the most important tools wielded by advocates of minority voting rights has been the Voting Rights Act. This book explains the history and expansion of Indian voting rights, with an emphasis on seventy cases based on the Voting Rights Act and/or the Equal Protection Clause. The authors describe the struggle to obtain Indian citizenship and the basic right to vote, then analyze the cases brought under the Voting Rights Act, including three case studies. The final two chapters assess the political impact of these cases and the role of American Indians in contemporary politics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Susan M Olson (University of Utah) , Jennifer Robinson (The Open University, UK The Open University The Open University The Open University The Open University) , Daniel McCool (The University of Utah University of Utah University of Utah University of Utah University of Utah University of Utah University of Utah University of Utah)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781280850349ISBN 10: 1280850345 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 19 March 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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