Chris Turner (author)
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Chris Turner is a Canadian author
. He is the author of Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation
, published in 2004. His latest work "The Leap: How to Survive and Thrive in the Sustainable Economy" (2011) follows up his book Geography of Hope: A Guided Tour of the World We Need. The latter was listed on the Globe & Mail's 2007 "Globe 100" list of the best books of the year. Turner writes a monthly column on sustainability for the Globe & Mail.
, where his father was stationed with the Canadian military
. As a military brat
, he lived in the Canadian North
, the American Midwest, and Baden-Baden
, Germany
. He graduated from Queen's University
, in Kingston, Ontario
in 1996 with an honours Bachelor of Arts
in History
. He also holds a journalism degree from Ryerson University
, Toronto
(1998). While at Ryerson, he completed an editorial internship at Shift Magazine
.
Following graduation from Ryerson, Turner reported on culture and technology for Shift Magazine
from 1998 to 2003. His writing has also appeared in, The Walrus
, The Globe & Mail, Fast Company, The Independent
, The Sunday Times
, Time Magazine, The National Post, Utne Reader
, Good Weekend and Adbusters
.
He lives in Calgary, Alberta, with his wife, the photographer Ashley Bristowe, and their children, Sloane and Alexander.
Author
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. He is the author of Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation
Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation
Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation is a non-fiction book about The Simpsons, written by Chris Turner and originally published on 12 October 2004 by Random House...
, published in 2004. His latest work "The Leap: How to Survive and Thrive in the Sustainable Economy" (2011) follows up his book Geography of Hope: A Guided Tour of the World We Need. The latter was listed on the Globe & Mail's 2007 "Globe 100" list of the best books of the year. Turner writes a monthly column on sustainability for the Globe & Mail.
Biography
Turner was born in Moose Jaw, SaskatchewanMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw is a city in south-central Saskatchewan, Canada on the Moose Jaw River. It is situated on the Trans-Canada Highway, west of Regina. Residents of Moose Jaw are known as Moose Javians. It is best known as a retirement and tourist city that serves as a hub to the hundreds of small towns...
, where his father was stationed with the Canadian military
Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
. As a military brat
Military brat
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, he lived in the Canadian North
Canadian North
Canadian North Inc. is an airline based in the Northwest Tower in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. It operates scheduled passenger services to major communities in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Southern gateways include Edmonton and Ottawa...
, the American Midwest, and Baden-Baden
Baden-Baden
Baden-Baden is a spa town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located on the western foothills of the Black Forest, on the banks of the Oos River, in the region of Karlsruhe...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. He graduated from Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
, in Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
in 1996 with an honours Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in History
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
. He also holds a journalism degree from Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ryerson University is a public research university located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its urban campus is adjacent to Yonge-Dundas Square located at the busiest intersection in Downtown Toronto. The majority of its buildings are in the blocks northeast of the square in Toronto's Garden...
, Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
(1998). While at Ryerson, he completed an editorial internship at Shift Magazine
Shift (magazine)
Shift was a Canadian magazine, devoted to technology and culture. It has now ceased publication as a print magazine. Its website continued to publish new content for at least a year after the print title was discontinued, but is no longer in operation....
.
Following graduation from Ryerson, Turner reported on culture and technology for Shift Magazine
Shift (magazine)
Shift was a Canadian magazine, devoted to technology and culture. It has now ceased publication as a print magazine. Its website continued to publish new content for at least a year after the print title was discontinued, but is no longer in operation....
from 1998 to 2003. His writing has also appeared in, The Walrus
The Walrus
The Walrus is a Canadian general interest magazine which publishes long form journalism on Canadian and international affairs, along with fiction and poetry by Canadian writers. It launched in September 2003, as an attempt to create a Canadian equivalent to American magazines such as Harper's, The...
, The Globe & Mail, Fast Company, The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
, The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times is a British Sunday newspaper.The Sunday Times may also refer to:*The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times...
, Time Magazine, The National Post, Utne Reader
Utne Reader
Utne Reader is an American bimonthly magazine. The magazine collects and reprints articles on politics, culture, and the environment from generally alternative media sources, including journals, newsletters, weeklies, zines, music and DVDs...
, Good Weekend and Adbusters
AdBusters
The Adbusters Media Foundation is a Canadian-based not-for-profit, anti-consumerist, pro-environment organization founded in 1989 by Kalle Lasn and Bill Schmalz in Vancouver, British Columbia...
.
He lives in Calgary, Alberta, with his wife, the photographer Ashley Bristowe, and their children, Sloane and Alexander.