Settler Colonialism as a Structure?

Since Patrick Wolfe’s groundbreaking work on settler colonialism’s logic of elimination, the field has rapidly expanded, sparking debate about its origins, characteristics, and global impact. This volume advances the discussion by o ering a long-term, comparative analysis of settler colonialism as a structural phenomenon. Drawing on diverse case studies – from ancient Mediterranean societies to contemporary visions of settling Mars – contributors critically examine key questions: What defines settler colonialism? How does access to land shape its dynamics? What socio-political and cultural forces underpin settler expansion?

By broadening the geographic and temporal scope beyond familiar contexts, this book challenges established paradigms and invites fresh perspectives on a complex and multi-layered concept. Ideal for scholars and students in history, political science, Indigenous studies, and global studies, this volume encourages ongoing dialogue and provides new tools for understanding settler colonialism’s enduring influence on past and present global relations.

Authors: Jeremia Pelgrom, Jitse Daniels, Dinah Wouters, Mark L. Thompson, Maarten Zwiers, Karène Sanchez Summerer, Clemens Six, Lorenzo Veracini, Yair Wallach, Arthur Weststeijn, Tesse D. Stek, Cyrus Schayegh, Evan Jewel, Hanneke Stuit, Michael Oberg, Heather Sharkey