Multiculturalism - The Political Theory Of Diversity Today

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Unraveling the complex dynamics of multiculturalism today.

This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the ever-evolving concept of multiculturalism. Andrew Shorten delves into the leading theories, critiques, and debates surrounding multiculturalism, highlighting the need for a more nuanced and diverse approach. Through real-world policy discussions, he offers new insights and possibilities for communities grappling with issues of diversity and integration. If you want to navigate the complexities of multiculturalism and better understand how political communities can respond to differences, this book is a must-read.

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Multiculturalism - The Political Theory Of Diversity Today

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ISBN: 9781509551767
Authors: Andrew Shorten
Publisher: Polity
Date of Publication: 2022-08-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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The idea that diverse cultural and ethnic groups should co-exist within a country and that assimilation should not be forced upon immigrant groups – “multiculturalism” – was orthodoxy 20 years ago. Today it’s coming under pressure. In this introduction to the political theory of multiculturalism, 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. After tracing the influence of earlier multicultural ideas on these debates, Shorten reveals some new and surprising possibilities for mutual learning. Containing 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.
 

Unraveling the complex dynamics of multiculturalism today.

This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the ever-evolving concept of multiculturalism. Andrew Shorten delves into the leading theories, critiques, and debates surrounding multiculturalism, highlighting the need for a more nuanced and diverse approach. Through real-world policy discussions, he offers new insights and possibilities for communities grappling with issues of diversity and integration. If you want to navigate the complexities of multiculturalism and better understand how political communities can respond to differences, this book is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.