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Der Autor Steven Johnson nimmt uns mit auf eine zehnminütige Reise durch "The Ghost Map", sein Buch über den Choleraausbruch und dessen Einfluss auf die Wissenschaft, Städte und die moderne Gesellschaft.
Steven Berlin Johnson is the best-selling author of six books on the intersection of science, technology and personal experience. His forthcoming book examines "Where Good Ideas Come From." Full bio »
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