American Indians, American Dreams, and the Meaning of Success.

Cornell, Stephen

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ERIC Number: EJ389456

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Publication Date: 1987

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American Indians, American Dreams, and the Meaning of Success.

Cornell, Stephen

American Indian Culture and Research Journal, v11 n4 p59-70 1987

Sees a 1987 Supreme Court decision allowing California tribes to continue operating high-stakes gambling operations as a milestone on the path to the Indian dream of community survival and collective political power. Contrasts this dream with the traditional American Dream of individual economic achievement. Contains 14 references. (SV)

Descriptors: American Indians, Aspiration, Court Litigation, Essays, Intergroup Relations, Racial Differences, Social Values, Success, Tribal Sovereignty

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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