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
Read moreBorders 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
Read moreToleration and Cultural Controversies
Shorten, A (2005) Toleration and Cultural Controversies. Res Publica :275-299
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Book Chapters
Toleration and Religious Discrimination
Shorten, A (2021) Toleration and Religious Discrimination . Cham : Palgrave Macmillan The Palgrave Handbook of Toleration
Read moreIn 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
Read moreWhich 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
Read moreHow 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
Read moreJustice in the Linguistic Environment
Shorten, A. (2018) Justice in the Linguistic Environment. Berlin : Springer Language Policy and Linguistic Justice :153-172
Read moreCan 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
Read moreFederalism, Contractualism and Equality
Shorten, A. (2015) Federalism, Contractualism and Equality. Leuven : KU Leuven Press Recognition and Redistribution in Multinational Federations :135-156
Read moreNation and State
Shorten, A (2012) Nation and State. Oxford : Oxford University Press Issues in Political Theory :33-55
Read moreJustifying 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
Read moreLinguistic 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
Read moreNation and State
Shorten, A (2008) Nation and State. Oxford : Oxford University Press Issues in Political Theory :33-55
Read moreEdited 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
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Conference Publications
Conference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Bernard Yack, Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community
Shorten, A (2013) Bernard Yack, Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community. Political Studies Review
Read morePaul Gilbert, Cultural Identity and Political Ethics
Shorten, A (2013) Paul Gilbert, Cultural Identity and Political Ethics. Political Studies Review
Read moreRichard 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
Read moreAyelet 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
Read moreGanesh 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
Read morePeter 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
Read moreIgor 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
Read moreSteven Johnston, The Truth about Patriotism
Shorten, A (2009) Steven Johnston, The Truth about Patriotism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Read moreJan-Werner Müller, Constitutional Patriotism
Shorten, A (2009) Jan-Werner Müller, Constitutional Patriotism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Read moreTrudy Govier, Taking Wrongs Seriously
Shorten, A. (2009) Trudy Govier, Taking Wrongs Seriously. Philosophy in Review :107-109
Read moreSarah 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
Read moreWayne Norman, Negotiating Nationalism
Shorten, A (2008) Wayne Norman, Negotiating Nationalism. Philosophy in Review :71-73
Read moreMargaret Gilbert, A Theory of Political Obligation
Shorten, A. (2007) Margaret Gilbert, A Theory of Political Obligation. Political Studies Review :259-260
Read moreDavid 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
Read moreOther Publications
Bernard Yack, Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community
Shorten, A (2013) Bernard Yack, Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community. Political Studies Review
Read morePaul Gilbert, Cultural Identity and Political Ethics
Shorten, A (2013) Paul Gilbert, Cultural Identity and Political Ethics. Political Studies Review
Read moreRichard 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
Read moreAyelet 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
Read moreGanesh 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
Read morePeter 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
Read moreIgor 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
Read moreSteven Johnston, The Truth about Patriotism
Shorten, A (2009) Steven Johnston, The Truth about Patriotism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Read moreJan-Werner Müller, Constitutional Patriotism
Shorten, A (2009) Jan-Werner Müller, Constitutional Patriotism. Malden : Wiley-Blackwell Political Studies Review :376-377
Read moreTrudy Govier, Taking Wrongs Seriously
Shorten, A. (2009) Trudy Govier, Taking Wrongs Seriously. Philosophy in Review :107-109
Read moreSarah 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
Read moreWayne Norman, Negotiating Nationalism
Shorten, A (2008) Wayne Norman, Negotiating Nationalism. Philosophy in Review :71-73
Read moreMargaret Gilbert, A Theory of Political Obligation
Shorten, A. (2007) Margaret Gilbert, A Theory of Political Obligation. Political Studies Review :259-260
Read moreDavid 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
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