Alan Storkey
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Alan Storkey is an economist, sociologist and artist. He is known for his writing and lectures and for his work on transport and the Arms Trade. He grew up in Wembley, Nottingham and Norwich, the son of Alec and Doris Storkey. In 1968 he married Elaine Storkey
née Elaine Lively, a philosopher, social scientist and broadcaster. They have three sons and four grandsons.
where he was School Captain, and then at Christ's College Cambridge where he studied economics. He did postgraduate work in Sociology at the London School of Economics
and a doctorate in Economics (consumption theory) at the Vrije Universiteit
, Amsterdam
, studying under Bob Goudzwaard. His first academic post was in sociology at Stirling University from where he went on to direct the Shaftesbury Project. Having taught economics and politics at Worksop College, he became a member of the Research Scholars in Economics team at Calvin College
, Grand Rapids, Michigan
, USA in the early 1980s. He was Director of Studies for twenty years at Oak Hill Theological College
, London, until 2003.
He has contributed to many published symposia and columns in national newspapers and writes a regular column for the Church Times
and the Church of England Newspaper
.
A book on the history of the Arms Trade will be published in 2010.
Marriage and its Modern Crisis was written in response to a working party report from the Church of England His book Jesus and Politics was featured at the Jubilee Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the 1990s Storkey was Chair of the Movement For Christian Democracy and unsuccessfully contested the parliamentary seat of Enfield Southgate against Michael Portillo
and Steven Twigg.
He has given submissions to Government Enquiries into Transport on a motorway based coach system
. His work on transport constitutes most of a chapter in George Monbiot
's book, Heat
Alan Storkey is also an artist, and paints both landscapes and portraits. He exhibits regularly and five of his paintings, especially Early Mist Over Granchester are featured on the official Grantchester web page
Elaine Storkey
Elaine Storkey is an English philosopher, sociologist and theologian. She is known for her lecturing, writing and broadcasting.-Early years and education:Storkey is the eldest of three children to James and Anne Lively...
née Elaine Lively, a philosopher, social scientist and broadcaster. They have three sons and four grandsons.
Education and Academic Posts
Alan Storkey was educated at the City of Norwich SchoolCity of Norwich School
The Eaton School, more commonly known as CNS, is a secondary comprehensive school situated in Norwich, Norfolk on Eaton Road.-Admissions:It has over 1500 pupils and currently employs over 190 staff...
where he was School Captain, and then at Christ's College Cambridge where he studied economics. He did postgraduate work in Sociology at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science is a public research university specialised in the social sciences located in London, United Kingdom, and a constituent college of the federal University of London...
and a doctorate in Economics (consumption theory) at the Vrije Universiteit
Vrije Universiteit
The Vrije Universiteit is a university in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Dutch name is often abbreviated as VU and in English the university uses the name "VU University". The university is located on a compact urban campus in the southern part of Amsterdam in the Buitenveldert district...
, Amsterdam
Amsterdam
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, studying under Bob Goudzwaard. His first academic post was in sociology at Stirling University from where he went on to direct the Shaftesbury Project. Having taught economics and politics at Worksop College, he became a member of the Research Scholars in Economics team at Calvin College
Calvin College
Calvin College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1876, Calvin College is an educational institution of the Christian Reformed Church and stands in the Reformed tradition of Protestantism...
, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, USA in the early 1980s. He was Director of Studies for twenty years at Oak Hill Theological College
Oak Hill Theological College
Oak Hill College is a theological college located on Chase Side in Southgate, London, England. It is one of the largest seminaries in the UK....
, London, until 2003.
Publications
Storkey is a writer with a number of published works. These include:- A Christian Social Perspective in 1979
- Transforming Economics
- The Meanings of Love,
- Epistemological Foundations in Consumption Theory
- Marriage and its Modern Crisis
- Beneath the Surface of the Kosovo War: Arms Trade and the Peace of Nations
He has contributed to many published symposia and columns in national newspapers and writes a regular column for the Church Times
Church Times
The Church Times is an independent Anglican weekly newspaper. It is published in the United Kingdom on Fridays.The Church Times was founded in 1863 to campaign for Anglo-Catholic principles and has always been independent of the Church of England hierarchy. It was a family concern The Church Times...
and the Church of England Newspaper
Church of England Newspaper
The Church of England Newspaper is an independent Anglican weekly newspaper. It is published in the United Kingdom on Fridays.The Church of England Newspaper was founded in 1828 and is notable as the earliest Church paper, and one of the oldest newspapers still in circulation. It is independent...
.
A book on the history of the Arms Trade will be published in 2010.
Marriage and its Modern Crisis was written in response to a working party report from the Church of England His book Jesus and Politics was featured at the Jubilee Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the 1990s Storkey was Chair of the Movement For Christian Democracy and unsuccessfully contested the parliamentary seat of Enfield Southgate against Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo
Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo is a British journalist, broadcaster, and former Conservative Party politician and Cabinet Minister...
and Steven Twigg.
He has given submissions to Government Enquiries into Transport on a motorway based coach system
Coachway
A Coachway interchange is a stopping place for express coach services situated close to the trunk road/motorway road network which relies on local transport modes available to complete individual journeys...
. His work on transport constitutes most of a chapter in George Monbiot
George Monbiot
George Joshua Richard Monbiot is an English writer, known for his environmental and political activism. He lives in Machynlleth, Wales, writes a weekly column for The Guardian, and is the author of a number of books, including Captive State: The Corporate Takeover of Britain and Bring on the...
's book, Heat
Alan Storkey is also an artist, and paints both landscapes and portraits. He exhibits regularly and five of his paintings, especially Early Mist Over Granchester are featured on the official Grantchester web page
External links
- http://www.storkey.info/
- http://www.grantchester.info/AlanStorkey/
- http://homepage.ntlworld.com/storkey/info/root/alan_academic_work.html
- http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/content.asp?id=78990
- http://www.britannica.com/bps/additionalcontent/18/37170306/On-the-buses
- http://www.bepj.org.uk/motorway-based-coach-system
- http://www.socialistreview.org.uk/article.php?articlenumber=9843
- http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmselect/cmtran/1317/1317am04.htm
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2006/dec/05/comment.politics
- http://www.gospel-culture.org.uk/storkey.htm