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American University Experts Can Discuss AOL-Time Warner $184 Billion Merger

For Immediate Release: Jan. 10, 1999
Contact Information: Kathy Thompson, 202-885-5950 or Cell 703-855-5556

WASHINGTON, D.C.—American University experts are available to comment on the merger of America Online and Time Warner Corporation, the largest of its kind in U.S. history.

Edward Comor, assistant professor of International Relations in our School of International Service, holds expertise in political economy; international communication; U.S.-Canadian relations; Canadian politics; the information superhighway; Global Information Infrastructure; communication technology convergence; direct broadcast satellite systems; direct-to-home technology; and media mergers and acquisitions. Professor Comor may be reached at his office, 202-885-1668.

Patricia Aufderheide is professor of communications in AU’s School of Communication. She specializes in the social impact of mass media and communication policies. Her recent project focuses on the future of public television. A former telecommunication policy analyst, she is the author of Communications Policy and Public Interest: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the forthcoming Collected Essays on Art, Culture, and Public Life. You may reach Professor Aufderheide at her office, 202-885-2069.

Patrick Crawford is assistant professor of law in AU’s Washington College of Law. His expertise includes mergers and acquisitions; tax policy; banking law and policy; legal ethics and distributive justice; corporate law; legal philosophy. Professor Crawford will be available for comment Tuesday, Jan. 11 and following. He can be reached at his office, 202-274-4237 or at home, 202-337-6737.

Roger Mellen, assistant professor of communications in AU’s School of Communication, holds expertise in the areas of television news, Internet news, and commercialization of media. He can be reached at his office, 202-895-4915 or at home, 202-986-4321.

Jane Hall, professor of communications in AU’s School of Communications holds expertise in politics and the media; journalism ethics, and children and the media.

For media assistance contact Media Relations, 202-885-5950, or Kathy Thompson, 703-855-5556.