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The Ghost Map The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World

Name: The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World
Author: Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

The Ghost Map From the dynamic thinker routinely compared to Malcolm Gladwell, E. O. Wilson, and James Gleick,

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It was discussed in the context of how cities respond to unexpected events. It was brought up as an example of how a cholera outbreak in London led to changes in water delivery and purification.

For example, Stephen Johnson's book, The Ghost Map, is about the discovery of the real cause of the cholera outbreak in London.

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It was discussed in the context of how cities respond to unexpected events. It was brought up as an example of how a cholera outbreak in London led to changes in water delivery and purification.

For example, Stephen Johnson's book, The Ghost Map, is about the discovery of the real cause of the cholera outbreak in London.

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A book was mentioned in reference to Dr. John Snow in the 1870s London and his discovery regarding typhus outbreaks.

And I know you could go back to what was it, John Snow in 1870s London. Wasn't it Dr. Snow? And figuring out where typhus outbreaks were. There's that great book, The Ghost Map.

— Episode: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 17...

Episode: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 17 2024