The ghost map: the story of London's most terrifying epidemic--and how it changed science, cities, and the modern world
(Book)
“By turns a medical thriller, detective story, and paean to city life, Johnson's account of the outbreak and its modern implications is a true page-turner.” —The Washington Post
“Thought-provoking.” —Entertainment Weekly
It's the summer of 1854, and London is just emerging as one of the first modern cities in the world. But lacking the infrastructure-garbage removal, clean water, sewers-necessary to support its rapidly expanding population, the city has become the perfect breeding ground for a terrifying disease no one knows how to cure. As the cholera outbreak takes hold, a physician and a local curate are spurred to action-and ultimately solve the most pressing medical riddle of their time.
In a triumph of multidisciplinary thinking, Johnson illuminates the intertwined histories of the spread of disease, the rise of cities, and the nature of scientific inquiry, offering both a riveting history and a powerful explanation of how it has shaped the world we live in.
Level 11.2, 15 Points
Notes
Johnson, S. (2006). The ghost map: the story of London's most terrifying epidemic--and how it changed science, cities, and the modern world. New York, Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Johnson, Steven, 1968-. 2006. The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World. New York, Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Johnson, Steven, 1968-, The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World. New York, Riverhead Books, 2006.
MLA Citation (style guide)Johnson, Steven. The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World. New York, Riverhead Books, 2006.
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