About the Program
Steven Johnson recounts the life of Joseph Priestly, scientist and theologian, who discovered oxygen and played a key role in the founding of the Unitarian Church. Joseph Priestly was a close friend of Benjamin Franklin's and walked in the same social circles as many of the Founding Fathers who according to the author thought highly of him. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, DC.
Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson is the author of several books, including "The Invention of Air" and "Everything Bad is Good for You." Mr. Johnson is the founder of the websites, Plastic, FEED, and outside.in. For more information, visit stevenberlinjohnson.com.
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