Israel and Settler Society

The struggle between Israel and the Palestinians is not unique — whatever the news media may suggest. Lorenzo Veracini argues that the conflict is best understood in terms of colonialism. Like many other societies, Israel is a settler society. Looking in detail at the evolution of other colonial regimes — apartheid South Africa, French Algeria and Australia — Veracini presents a thoughtful interpretation of the dynamics of colonialism, offering a clear framework within which to understand t...