Ownership, Authority, and Self-Determination

Ownership, Authority, and Self-Determination, Volume 1, is a scholarly exploration of political philosophy and ethnic studies. Author Burke A Hendrix examines the complex claims made by Native Americans and indigenous peoples regarding their right to a political status separate from the states that currently rule them. This work of political science and ethics moves beyond legal arguments to investigate the fundamental justifications for political authority and the moral validity of claims based on original land occupancy and historical sovereignty.

Within this study of American Native American studies and public policy, Hendrix argues that while historical ownership may not justify separation, moral duties to protect citizens in danger can. He proposes specific procedural mechanisms to manage political withdrawal through democratic deliberation. This text contributes to the fields of social science and moral philosophy by analyzing how indigenous nations might achieve independence through a structured, ethical framework.