The Ghost Map

A Street, an Epidemic and the Hidden Power of Urban Networks.

(Author) Steven Johnson
Format: Paperback
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Steven Johnson takes the reader day by day through the cholera epidemic of 1854 - which would consume 50,000 lives in England and Wales - and recreates a London full of dust heaps, furnaces and slaughterhouses.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
315
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141029368
Publish year:
2008
Publish date:
Jan. 31, 2008

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson is a renowned author known for his groundbreaking work, "Where Good Ideas Come From." His writing style combines rigorous research with engaging storytelling, making complex ideas accessible to a wide audience. Johnson's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to explore the interconnectedness of ideas and innovation.

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