Why the Words We Use to Describe the Coronavirus Matter

Dennis Schoeneborn

Why the Words We Use to Describe the Coronavirus Matter

Department of Management, Society and Communication

Research output: Other contribution › Net publication - Internet publication › Communication

Abstract

Is the coronavirus just a 'common cold'? Or are we 'at war' with an 'invisible enemy'? Our choice of metaphors has consequences in pandemic times.

Original language	English
Publication date	22 May 2020
Place of Publication	Frederiksberg
Publisher	CBS Wire
Publication status	Published - 22 May 2020

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