In the courts of the conqueror : the ten worst Indian law cases ever decided
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Echo-Hawk analyzes 10 cases that embody or expose the roots of injustice and highlight the use of nefarious legal doctrines, which have rendered legal the destruction of Native Americans and their culture. He delves into the dark side of the courts, calling for a paradigm shift in American legal thinking. Each case study includes historical, contemporary, and political context from a Native American perspective, and the case's legacy on Native America. This is a comprehensive history of Indian Country from a new and unique viewpoint. [From publisher's description]