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Title:
Native Americans / Lynn M. Zott, book editor.
Author:
Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-
Publication Information:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2012.
Call Number:
E77.4 .N3834 2012
Abstract:
Discussions center around the subjects that are important to Native Americans, with essays for and against each topic. Includes questions for discussion.
ISBN:
9780737754445

9780737754452
Series:
Opposing viewpoints

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
237 pages ; 24 cm.
Contents:
What impact does discrimination have on Native American culture? Using "Geronimo" as a code name for Osama bin Laden is disrespectful to Native Americans / Using "Geronimo" as a code name for Osama bin Laden is not disrespectful to Native Americans / Native American-themed sports mascots are racist and reinforce negative stereotypes / Most Native American-themed sports mascots are flattering and not racist

What are some key conflicts between the US and tribal governments? The US government has failed to adequately support tribal courts / The US government has greatly improved its support for tribal courts / The Bureau of Indian Affairs serves an important function and should remain open / The Bureau of Indian Affairs is corrupt and dysfunctional and should be eliminated / The Bureau of Indian Affairs should be closed to save taxpayer money / The Tribal Law and Order Act closes a substantial legal loophole / The Tribal Law and Order Act's effectiveness depends on Bureau of Indian Affairs reforms

How do disputes over resources and artifacts affect Native Americans? The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act at twenty: reaching the limits of our national consensus / The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act impedes progress and cooperation / The Glen Cove development will desecrate a sacred Native American burial ground / The Glen Cove development will not disrupt or desecrate a sacred Native American burial ground
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