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Biography
Andrew Shorten is an Associate Professor 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, with Jonathan Seglow, of Religion and Political Theory (Rowman and Littlefield, 2019).
Education/Academic qualification
Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University College London
2005 → 2007
PhD, PhD in Government, University of Manchester
2001 → 2005
Masters, MA (Econ) in Political Theory, University of Manchester
2000 → 2001
Bachelor, BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Politics, University of York
1997 → 2000
External positions
Visiting Professor, Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven
1 Sept 2019 → 31 Aug 2020
Visiting Fellow, Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced Studies, University of London
1 Sept 2014 → 31 Jan 2015
Postdoctoral Fellow, University College London
1 Sept 2005 → 31 Aug 2007
Keywords
- JC Political theory
- JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration
- BJ Ethics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Alienation, equality, and multifaith establishment
Shorten, A., Jan 2026, In: American Journal of Political Science. 70, 1, p. 272-285 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Justifying self-determination: The persistent alienation principle
Shorten, A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: European Journal of Political Theory. 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Equality Amongst Speakers of English: Distributive and Relational Approaches
Shorten, A. & Morales-Gálvez, S., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: World Englishes.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Immigration, language and disadvantage
Shorten, A., Apr 2022, In: Nations and Nationalism. 28, 2, p. 435-448 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multiculturalism: The Political Theory of Diversity Today
Shorten, A., 2022, Polity. 220 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review