Published
January 12, 2017
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Abstract
Chris Turner is an author, speaker and strategist. Much of his work highlights the possibilities that exist for building a more sustainable and liveable world. His writing career started with an editorial internship with The Shift, a Canadian technology and culture magazine. His writing has appeared in national and international magazines such as The Walrus, The Globe & Mail, Alberta Views, Canadian Geographic, Utne Reader and Time. To date he has authored five books and been a contributor four times to the Best of Canadian Essays (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013). His writing has earned him countless awards including seven Gold National Magazine Awards, the National Business Book Award and the President’s Medal for General Excellence.