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A National Bestseller, a New York Times Notable Book, and an Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year
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.
Publisher : Riverhead Books; Reprint edition (October 2, 2007)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 1594482691
ISBN-13 : 978-1594482694
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.48 x 0.69 x 8.22 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book highly readable, compelling, and well worth the read. They describe the story as interesting, thought-provoking, and exciting. Readers appreciate the great job of explaining the science and putting a human face on it. They also praise the writing quality as well-written, easy to read, and excellent. However, some feel the epilogue is too long and repetitive.
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