Can I tell you about Loneliness?: A guide for friends, family and profes: sionalsJulian Stern is Professor of Education and Religion at York St John University, UK. He has published numerous books including Loneliness and Solitude in Education (Peter Lang), The Spiritual School (Continuum) and Getting the Buggers to do their Homework (Continuum) and used to work as a school teacher. He has conducted extensive research on loneliness in school children.