Newswise — Swine flu, or H1N1, is spreading around the globe and has reached pandemic levels. As more cases are reported and more details are revealed, American University experts can provide analysis on similar outbreaks in the past, such as the Spanish flu of 1918, or how the outbreak could affect international trade.
To arrange an interview with one of the experts below or other AU Experts, contact Media Relations at 202-885-5950 or [email protected].
Alan Kraut, a history professor, can address how the swine flu outbreak compares to viral outbreaks of the past, such as the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. He can also discuss how the swine flu may impact immigration from Mexico to the United States. Kraut's areas of expertise include immigration, disease and public health issues, U.S. social and political history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the history of American medicine. Todd Eisenstadt, a government professor, can discuss swine flu's affect on U.S.-Latin American relations, immigration, and issues related to Mexico. Eisenstadt's areas of expertise include U.S."Latin American relations, politics in Latin America, immigration, democratization, and Mexico.
Frank DuBois, chair of the international business department, can comment on issues related to business and trade between the United States and Mexico. His areas of expertise include NAFTA, trade and customs facilitation with Mexico, and business and trade.
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