Krisensprache – Sprachkrise – Krisenkommunikation

This book addresses how our vocabulary has changed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Using numerous examples from the German print and online media, the author analyses relevant neologisms, changes of meaning and metaphors specific to the coronavirus crisis. He also examines non-verbal communication and comparable developments in English, French, Italian and Spanish. Guidance on successful communication in the crisis and a comprehensive bibliography render this publication an indispensable reference work for Germanists, communication scientists and journalists alike. Up-to-date and knowledgeable, this study expertly fills a glaring gap in research.