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The Ghost Map: A Street, An Epidemic And The Hidden Power Of Urban Networks
The Ghost Map: A Street, An Epidemic And The Hidden Power Of Urban Networks
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Steven Johnson is one of today's most exciting writers about popular culture, urban living and new technology. In The Ghost Map he tells the story of the terrifying cholera epidemic that engulfed London in 1854, and the two unlikely heroes - anesthetist Doctor John Snow and affable clergyman Reverend Henry Whitehead - who defeated the disease through a combination of local knowledge, scientific research and map-making.
In telling their extraordinary story, Steven Johnson also explores a whole world of ideas and connections, from urban terror to microbes, ecosystems to the Great Stink, cultural phenomena to street life.
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Uncover the power of networks in urban health.
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Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by history, science, or urban mysteries, this book will pull you into Victorian London’s chaotic world. It’s a compelling story about how two unlikely heroes used ingenuity and science to combat a deadly epidemic, revealing how cities are both dangerous and vital. Johnson’s storytelling makes complex ideas accessible and surprisingly thrilling, perfect for anyone curious about the unseen forces shaping our communities.