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Book SynopsisEven before the Revolutionary War, American colonists feared and fought “merciless Indian savages,” and through the following centuries, American law and policy have been molded by the relentless tradition of Indian-hating. From proportional representation and restrictions on the right to bear arms, to the break-up of tribal property rights and the destruction of Indian culture and family, the attacks on tribal governance and people continue and remain endemic. More than just a study of the progression of law, this book balances each chapter’s history with the relating of a traditional Anishinaabe story or teaching, providing both context and a roadmap for survival.
Trade Review" The Ghost Road is an informative, incisive, and witty tour through Native America that reveals the fault lines of US federal and tribal relations while highlighting Native cultural persistence and political innovation." Tiya Miles, author of The Dawn of Detroit: A Chronicle of Slavery and Freedom in the City of the Straits
"Philosophical, historical, and sobering -- this gripping journey through the underpinnings of today's reality transforms our views about discrimination in America." Kyle Whyte, Professor and Timmick Chair, Michigan State University
