Chris Turner

Tuesday, 20 November 2007Listen

Writer Chris Turner, author of the bestselling Planet Simpson, looks for a more sustainable world in his new hopeful book, The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need (Random House, 2007).


The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need by Chris Turner. (Random House, 2007)

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Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line. This is THECOMMENTARY.CA.

Chris Turner joins me now to talk about his new book, The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need. Amidst the cacophony of the grim warnings of the world's future he has travelled the world seeking a sustainable future; searching for a plan instead of panic. Chris Turner is the author of the international bestseller Planet Simpson. He is the recipient of four National Magazine Awards, as well as the 2001 President's Medal for General Excellence. The Geography of Hope, published by Random House, retails for $34.95. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Chris Turner; Good morning, Mr. Turner.


Weblinks:

The Geography of Hope website: http://www.thegeographyofhope.com/



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