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Author Steven Johnson takes us on a 10-minute tour of The Ghost Map, his 2006 book that tells the story of a cholera outbreak in 1854 London, and the impact it had on science, cities and modern society.
About Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson is the best-selling author of five thoughtful and surprising books linking science, technology and society. He's also a longtime innovator in the web world, with a new site,... Read full bio »
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