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Forthcoming book:

"American Indian Political Power in the New Millennium"

Published by the University of Texas Press.

The forthcoming book will address the political development and rise of American Indian political power in the contemporary by examining the rise of tribal gaming in California. Additionally, this book will examine the current political strategies and relationships employed by tribal nations to maintain their political and cultural sovereignty in the new millennium.

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Publications and Research Areas:

American Indians and the Mass Media
Challenging Stereotypes (Improving K-12 Education)
Tribal Gaming and Economic Development
California Indians
Mission Indian Federation
American Indian Federal Law, Government and Policy
Maintaining Cultural Sovereignty
Tribal Jurisprudence
American Indian Political Power, Development & Participation
Environmental Policy & Justice Studies
American Government and Institutions
Race, Power & Politics