Steven Johnson on THE GHOST MAP

Added: Sep 27, 2006

Duration: 6:26

Author Steven Johnson discusses the most intense outbreak of cholera in Victorian London - and what it means to us today, from the way we understand cities, science, disease, and the modern world.

Channel: People

Tags: cholera ghost johnson london map steven

Rating: 3.83 (63 ratings) Views: 38670' favoriteCount='55 Comments: 11

jakob Says:

Sep 28, 2006 - I like how it's low-budget... nice and simple. I'm looking forward to the book.

Piratemonkey Says:

Oct 5, 2006 - Had a lecture with Steven today at school(New School Univer. NYC), and he was great. We discussed everything from Cholera(obviously), to Google, the digital media and Second Life..

lazr40 Says:

Jul 8, 2007 - if u give a shit reply

LACALVIN85 Says:

Jul 10, 2007 - i do

knighty80 Says:

Jul 13, 2007 - i like this sounds like a good book :)

Fluffyinsanity Says:

Aug 14, 2007 - the book is ok i guess... he really digresses ALOT as he tries to prove his points, though

Ammiga77 Says:

Oct 23, 2008 - Hi :) very nice =) GK

Swingfinger Says:

Nov 9, 2008 - The book is very interesting but he isn't a great writer, and the editing on the book is terrible. I still highly recommend it though.

Swingfinger Says:

Nov 9, 2008 - completely agree with you

professionallynasty Says:

Dec 20, 2008 - I thought it was his best to date and look forward to purchasing 'The Invention of Air' when it comes out. Sometimes you do have to invest a few pages to see where he's going. It's worth the multiangle storytelling and 'progressive' morals if you ask me.

professionallynasty Says:

Dec 20, 2008 - I'm seeing now that his new one it *is* out... Great!