Not a Perfect Storm — Covid-19 and the Importance of Language
Allan M. Brandt, Alyssa Botelho
Abstract
Not a Perfect Storm Many commentators have described the Covid-19 pandemic as a “perfect storm,” evoking a sense of unpredictability. But myriad biologic, environmental, social, and political force...
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