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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
Book • 2006
The book chronicles the devastating cholera outbreak in London's Soho district in 1854.

It centers around Dr. John Snow, who created a map to trace the outbreak back to its source—a contaminated water pump—and Reverend Henry Whitehead, whose local knowledge was crucial in determining the cause.

The narrative explores the historical context, the scientific and cultural roots of the miasma theory, and the impact of this event on modern urban planning, public health, and scientific inquiry.

The book also reflects on broader themes such as urbanization, environmental crises, and the role of cities in solving the problems they create.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

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Steven Johnson
as his bestselling book, known for its detective story structure.
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in a conversation about his experience with Bard, a language model.
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Steven Berlin Johnson
as a book he wrote, describing it as a thrilling medical mystery.
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Alex von Tunzelmann
in the context of different approaches to representing the Holocaust in film, referencing Roth's work as an example.
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Ashley Oldacre
when introducing Stephen Johnson, highlighting his career as a bestselling author.
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David Olusoga
mentions it as his favorite book by Stephen Johnson, describing it as a brilliant account of solving the cholera epidemic.
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Carter Roy
as an author whose books provide further insights into the JFK assassination.
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Derek Barris
while discussing a book he is currently reading.
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Steven Johnson
in the podcast introduction as one of his 14 books on science, technology, and the history of innovation.
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Jeff Beer
, highlighting Stephen Johnson's walkthrough of Notebook LM's capabilities.
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Bill Clinton
in relation to the London cholera outbreak.
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Gary Taubes
as an example of excellent science writing.
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Jefferson Morley
as part of a trilogy of books about spies involved in the events of 1963.
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Steven Berlin Johnson
when discussing his past works and research methods.
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Stephen K. Bannon
as the single best biography of James Jesus Angleton.
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