The Earth Is Red: The Imperialism of the Doctrine of Discovery - Paperback
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Sunstone PressISBN-13:9781632933584ISBN-10:1632933586UPC:9781632933584Book Category:Law, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:International, Ethnic Studies, Indigenous LawBook Topic:AmericanSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.22 inchesWeight:1.3007Product ID:SCYYCWAFZB
In 1823, United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, based on his analysis of custom, not precedential law, proclaimed the "Doctrine of Discovery" as the supreme law of the land in the case, Johnson v. M'Intosh. This "doctrine" held that whichever European nation first "discovered" land, then not ruled by a Christian prince or people, could claim ownership. From President Washington...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Sunstone PressISBN-13:9781632933584ISBN-10:1632933586UPC:9781632933584Book Category:Law, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:International, Ethnic Studies, Indigenous LawBook Topic:AmericanSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.22 inchesWeight:1.3007Product ID:SCYYCWAFZB
Harvey, Roberta Carol: - The author, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, is an attorney and historian. She holds BA, MBA and JD degrees from the University of Denver. She is a lecturer on Indian law related to policy, land, water and natural resources. She is committed to Indian self-determination, ending assimilation policies and accurate education of our youth.
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