Dr. Andrew Shorten
Biography
Andrew Shorten is a Senior Lecturer in Political Theory, working mainly on topics in contemporary political theory, especially the challenges raised by pluralism and diversity for contemporary politics. He has published book chapters and articles on toleration, religious accommodation, multiculturalism, nationalism, federalism, secession, and language policy, and is author of Multiculturalism: The Political Theory of Diversity Today (Polity, 2022), Contemporary Political Theory (Bloomsbury, 2016) and co-editor of Religion and Political Theory (Rowman and Littlefield, 2019). He was previously a postdoctoral fellow at University College London, held a visiting fellowship at the Institute of Philosophy (School of Advanced Studies, University of London) and was a visiting professor in the Institute of Philosophy at KU Leuven.Research Interests
Contemporary Political Theory; Multiculturalism; Linguistic Justice; Toleration and Religious AccommodationPeer Reviewed Journals
Immigration, Language and Disadvantage
Shorten, A (2022) Immigration, Language and Disadvantage. Nations And Nationalism
Immigration, language and disadvantage
Shorten A. (2022) Immigration, language and disadvantage. Nations And Nationalism :435-448
Some Objections to the Desire-Based Objection
Shorten, A (2021) Some Objections to the Desire-Based Objection. Ethnicities :216-220
May Churches Discriminate?
Shorten, A. (2019) May Churches Discriminate?. Journal of Applied Philosophy'
Four Conceptions of Linguistic Disadvantage
Shorten, A. (2017) Four Conceptions of Linguistic Disadvantage. Journal Of Multilingual And Multicultural Development :607-621
Accommodating Religious Institutions: Freedom vs. Domination?"
Shorten, A. (2017) Accommodating Religious Institutions: Freedom vs. Domination?". Ethnicities :242-258
Are There Rights to Institutional Exemptions?
Shorten, A. (2015) Are There Rights to Institutional Exemptions?. Journal of Social Philosophy :242-263
Constitutional Secession Rights, Exit Threats and Multinational Democracy
Shorten, A (2014) Constitutional Secession Rights, Exit Threats and Multinational Democracy. Political Studies :99-115
Cultural Diversity and Civic Education: Two versions of the fragmentation objection
Shorten, A (2010) Cultural Diversity and Civic Education: Two versions of the fragmentation objection. Educational Philosophy And Theory :57-72
Cultural Exemptions, Equality and Basic Interests
Shorten, A (2010) Cultural Exemptions, Equality and Basic Interests. Ethnicities :100-126
Borders and Belonging: Recent Work in Cosmopolitan Philosophy
Shorten, A (2007) Borders and Belonging: Recent Work in Cosmopolitan Philosophy. European Journal Of Political Theory :227-238
Toleration and Cultural Controversies
Shorten, A (2005) Toleration and Cultural Controversies. Res Publica :275-299
Books
Multiculturalism: The Political Theory of Diversity Today
Shorten, A. (2022) Multiculturalism: The Political Theory of Diversity Today. Cambridge : Polity
Contemporary Political Theory
Shorten, A. (2016) Contemporary Political Theory. Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan
Book Chapters
Justifying Language Policies in Mobile Societies
Carey, B & Shorten, A. (2022) Justifying Language Policies in Mobile Societies. Amsterdam : John Benjamins Advances in Interdisciplinary Language Policy :361-380
Toleration and Religious Discrimination
Shorten, A (2021) Toleration and Religious Discrimination . Cham : Palgrave Macmillan The Palgrave Handbook of Toleration
Justice in the Linguistic Environment
Shorten, A. (2018) Justice in the Linguistic Environment. Berlin : Springer Language Policy and Linguistic Justice :153-172
Can language policies improve employment outcomes for female immigrants?
Carey, B & Shorten, A. (2018) Can language policies improve employment outcomes for female immigrants?. Switzerland : Mobility and Inclusion in Multilingual Europe The MIME Vademecum :96-97
In what languages should healthcare be provided?
Carey, B & Shorten, A. (2018) In what languages should healthcare be provided?. Switzerland : Mobility and Inclusion in Multilingual Europe The MIME Vademecum :48-49
Which socio-economic inequalities amongst speakers of different languages should be addressed by public policies?
Carey, B & Shorten, A. (2018) Which socio-economic inequalities amongst speakers of different languages should be addressed by public policies?. Switzerland : Mobility and Inclusion in Multilingual Europe The MIME Vademecum :46-47
How should we identify and measure linguistic disadvantage?
Carey, B & Shorten, A. (2018) How should we identify and measure linguistic disadvantage?. Switzerland : Mobility and Inclusion in Multilingual Europe The MIME Vademecum :38-39
Federalism, Contractualism and Equality
Shorten, A. (2015) Federalism, Contractualism and Equality. Leuven : KU Leuven Press Recognition and Redistribution in Multinational Federations :135-156
Liberalism
Shorten, A. (2014) Liberalism. London : Routledge Political Ideologies
Nation and State
Shorten, A (2012) Nation and State. Oxford : Oxford University Press Issues in Political Theory :33-55
Justifying Exemptions Without Religion: Why Toleration and Equality are not Enough
Shorten, A (2011) Justifying Exemptions Without Religion: Why Toleration and Equality are not Enough. London : British Humanist Association Right to Object? Conscientious Objection and Religious Conviction
Cultural Diversity and Civic Education: Two versions of the fragmentation objection
Shorten, A (2010) Cultural Diversity and Civic Education: Two versions of the fragmentation objection. Sussex : Wiley Toleration, Respect and Recognition in Education :52-67
Linguistic Competence and Citizenship Acquisition
Shorten, A (2010) Linguistic Competence and Citizenship Acquisition. Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan Citizenship Acquisition and National Belonging: Migration, Membership and the Liberal Democratic State :105-122
Nation and State
Shorten, A (2008) Nation and State. Oxford : Oxford University Press Issues in Political Theory :33-55
Edited Books
Religion and Political Theory: Secularism, Freedom and the New Challenges of Religious Diversity
(2019) Religion and Political Theory: Secularism, Freedom and the New Challenges of Religious Diversity. : Rowman & Littlefield
Other Journals
Conference Publications
Conference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Discrimination and Disrespect
Shorten, A (2017) Discrimination and Disrespect. Political Studies Review :616-616
Jean L. Cohen and Cécile Laborde (eds.) Religion, Secularism, and Constitutional Democracy
Shorten, A (2017) Jean L. Cohen and Cécile Laborde (eds.) Religion, Secularism, and Constitutional Democracy. :259-259
Varun Uberoi and Tariq Modood (eds), Multiculturalism Rethought: Interpretations, Dilemmas and New Directions
Shorten, A. (2016) Varun Uberoi and Tariq Modood (eds), Multiculturalism Rethought: Interpretations, Dilemmas and New Directions. Political Studies Review
Jacob Levy, Rationalism, Pluralism and Freedom
Shorten, A. (2016) Jacob Levy, Rationalism, Pluralism and Freedom. Political Studies Review :564-564
Alan Patten, Equal Recognition
Shorten, A. (2016) Alan Patten, Equal Recognition. Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism :349-351
Edmund Fawcett, Liberalism: The Life of an Idea
Shorten, A (2016) Edmund Fawcett, Liberalism: The Life of an Idea. Political Studies Review :67-67
Derek Edyvane and Matt Matravers (eds.), Toleration Re-examined
Shorten, A (2014) Derek Edyvane and Matt Matravers (eds.), Toleration Re-examined. :93-93
Bernard Yack, Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community
Shorten, A (2013) Bernard Yack, Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community. Political Studies Review
Paul Gilbert, Cultural Identity and Political Ethics
Shorten, A (2013) Paul Gilbert, Cultural Identity and Political Ethics. Political Studies Review
Ganesh Nathan, Social Freedom in a Multicultural State: Towards a Theory of Intercultural Justice
Shorten, A (2012) Ganesh Nathan, Social Freedom in a Multicultural State: Towards a Theory of Intercultural Justice. Political Studies Review :444-445
Richard Vernon, Cosmopolitan Regard: Political Membership and Global Justice
Shorten, A (2012) Richard Vernon, Cosmopolitan Regard: Political Membership and Global Justice. Political Studies Review :283-284
Ayelet Shachar, The Birthright Lottery: Citizenship and Global Inequality
Shorten, A (2012) Ayelet Shachar, The Birthright Lottery: Citizenship and Global Inequality. Political Studies Review :281-281
Peter Kraus, A Union of Diversity: Language, Identity and Polity-Building in Europe
Shorten, A (2010) Peter Kraus, A Union of Diversity: Language, Identity and Polity-Building in Europe. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :273-274
Igor Primoratz and Aleksandar Pavković, Patriotism: Philosophical and Political Perspectives
Shorten, A (2009) Igor Primoratz and Aleksandar Pavković, Patriotism: Philosophical and Political Perspectives. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Steven Johnston, The Truth about Patriotism
Shorten, A (2009) Steven Johnston, The Truth about Patriotism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Jan-Werner Müller, Constitutional Patriotism
Shorten, A (2009) Jan-Werner Müller, Constitutional Patriotism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Trudy Govier, Taking Wrongs Seriously
Shorten, A. (2009) Trudy Govier, Taking Wrongs Seriously. Philosophy in Review :107-109
Wayne Norman, Negotiating Nationalism
Shorten, A (2008) Wayne Norman, Negotiating Nationalism. Philosophy in Review :71-73
Sarah Song, Justice, Gender, and the Politics of Multiculturalism
Shorten, A (2008) Sarah Song, Justice, Gender, and the Politics of Multiculturalism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :379-379
Margaret Gilbert, A Theory of Political Obligation
Shorten, A. (2007) Margaret Gilbert, A Theory of Political Obligation. Political Studies Review :259-260
David Ingram, Rights, Democracy and Fulfilment in the Era of Identity Politics
Shorten, A (2005) David Ingram, Rights, Democracy and Fulfilment in the Era of Identity Politics. Political Studies Review
Other Publications
Discrimination and Disrespect
Shorten, A (2017) Discrimination and Disrespect. Political Studies Review :616-616
Jean L. Cohen and Cécile Laborde (eds.) Religion, Secularism, and Constitutional Democracy
Shorten, A (2017) Jean L. Cohen and Cécile Laborde (eds.) Religion, Secularism, and Constitutional Democracy. :259-259
Varun Uberoi and Tariq Modood (eds), Multiculturalism Rethought: Interpretations, Dilemmas and New Directions
Shorten, A. (2016) Varun Uberoi and Tariq Modood (eds), Multiculturalism Rethought: Interpretations, Dilemmas and New Directions. Political Studies Review
Jacob Levy, Rationalism, Pluralism and Freedom
Shorten, A. (2016) Jacob Levy, Rationalism, Pluralism and Freedom. Political Studies Review :564-564
Alan Patten, Equal Recognition
Shorten, A. (2016) Alan Patten, Equal Recognition. Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism :349-351
Edmund Fawcett, Liberalism: The Life of an Idea
Shorten, A (2016) Edmund Fawcett, Liberalism: The Life of an Idea. Political Studies Review :67-67
Derek Edyvane and Matt Matravers (eds.), Toleration Re-examined
Shorten, A (2014) Derek Edyvane and Matt Matravers (eds.), Toleration Re-examined. :93-93
Bernard Yack, Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community
Shorten, A (2013) Bernard Yack, Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community. Political Studies Review
Paul Gilbert, Cultural Identity and Political Ethics
Shorten, A (2013) Paul Gilbert, Cultural Identity and Political Ethics. Political Studies Review
Ganesh Nathan, Social Freedom in a Multicultural State: Towards a Theory of Intercultural Justice
Shorten, A (2012) Ganesh Nathan, Social Freedom in a Multicultural State: Towards a Theory of Intercultural Justice. Political Studies Review :444-445
Richard Vernon, Cosmopolitan Regard: Political Membership and Global Justice
Shorten, A (2012) Richard Vernon, Cosmopolitan Regard: Political Membership and Global Justice. Political Studies Review :283-284
Ayelet Shachar, The Birthright Lottery: Citizenship and Global Inequality
Shorten, A (2012) Ayelet Shachar, The Birthright Lottery: Citizenship and Global Inequality. Political Studies Review :281-281
Peter Kraus, A Union of Diversity: Language, Identity and Polity-Building in Europe
Shorten, A (2010) Peter Kraus, A Union of Diversity: Language, Identity and Polity-Building in Europe. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :273-274
Igor Primoratz and Aleksandar Pavković, Patriotism: Philosophical and Political Perspectives
Shorten, A (2009) Igor Primoratz and Aleksandar Pavković, Patriotism: Philosophical and Political Perspectives. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Steven Johnston, The Truth about Patriotism
Shorten, A (2009) Steven Johnston, The Truth about Patriotism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Jan-Werner Müller, Constitutional Patriotism
Shorten, A (2009) Jan-Werner Müller, Constitutional Patriotism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Trudy Govier, Taking Wrongs Seriously
Shorten, A. (2009) Trudy Govier, Taking Wrongs Seriously. Philosophy in Review :107-109
Wayne Norman, Negotiating Nationalism
Shorten, A (2008) Wayne Norman, Negotiating Nationalism. Philosophy in Review :71-73
Sarah Song, Justice, Gender, and the Politics of Multiculturalism
Shorten, A (2008) Sarah Song, Justice, Gender, and the Politics of Multiculturalism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :379-379
Margaret Gilbert, A Theory of Political Obligation
Shorten, A. (2007) Margaret Gilbert, A Theory of Political Obligation. Political Studies Review :259-260
David Ingram, Rights, Democracy and Fulfilment in the Era of Identity Politics
Shorten, A (2005) David Ingram, Rights, Democracy and Fulfilment in the Era of Identity Politics. Political Studies Review