Colonialism & Postcolonialism History Research

The nature and experiences of colonialism and post-colonialism are key dynamics in the making and remaking of the modern world. At their heart, they are defined by power relations and their legacies. Some historians researching this topic explore the various manifestations of the colonial encounter in a specific or comparative geographic context. Others focus on the process of decolonization and analyze how post-colonial processes remake identities, social relations, and institutional arrangements. More detailed information about below-listed faculty can be found on their faculty biography pages.