{"title":"Andrew Shorten","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Shorten\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into contemporary political and social issues, with a keen focus on the dynamics of multiculturalism and societal change. His work combines rigorous analysis with thoughtful reflection, inviting readers to engage critically with the challenges and opportunities of diverse societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e category, Shorten’s writings provide a balanced perspective on evolving cultural identities and policy debates. His books are ideal for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of modern political landscapes through well-reasoned arguments and accessible prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"multiculturalism-by-andrew-shorten-9781509551767","title":"Multiculturalism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea that diverse cultural and ethnic groups should co-exist within a country and that assimilation should not be forced upon immigrant groups—\u003cem\u003emulticulturalism\u003c\/em\u003e—was orthodoxy 20 years ago. Today it’s coming under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this introduction to the political theory of \u003cem\u003emulticulturalism\u003c\/em\u003e, Andrew Shorten surveys the leading theories of multiculturalism, the critiques that have been levelled against the idea, and the debates surrounding cohesion, integration, and diversity. He then goes on to demonstrate how multicultural political theory can be renewed, arguing that a single, monolithic vision of multiculturalism must be replaced by a multiculturalism made up of different strands, responding to distinctive but interrelated issues, and inspired by real-world policy debates about how political communities should respond to differences of religion, language, and nationality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter tracing the influence of earlier multicultural ideas on these debates, Shorten reveals some new and surprising possibilities for mutual learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContaining an up-to-date overview of multicultural political theory and its various offshoots, this book is essential reading for students and scholars interested in the politics of cultural, religious, linguistic, and national diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431685112044,"sku":"9781509551767","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509551767.jpg?v=1774557406"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-shorten.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}