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Dara Curtin provided research and graphics expertise to make many parts of the book come alive. She waded through the mountains of spreadsheet data lurking in international regulatory agencies’ websites to find the information we needed and package it in a form we could use. She also undertook the laborious task of compiling the bibliography and double-checking it.
John Russial was our copy editor extraordinaire, always reading with a keen eye for factual error and coherent argument structure. He asked the hard questions—most often, “So how does this relate to public relations?”—which made this a much better book for his efforts. He also gladly went fishing solo when Pat was working on the manuscript and had to ignore the lure of the trout streams.
Pat thanks Kenn for somehow taking a difficult and complex project and once more making it work across time and space. We’ve shared a rare bond over the years that has resulted in a strong friendship and a body of public relations scholarship that appears to be making a difference in the world. That’s a gift for which she is grateful.
Kenn Gaither would like to specifically thank Elon University and the School of Communications, which have supported this research. To work at a place that truly values both teaching and scholarship is inspiring. And to my family and parents—thank you for instilling me with curiosity and a desire to see the world. Barbara, this book would not have been possible without you. You are my soul mate. Pat, as a teacher you were remarkable; as a researcher, you are without peer; and as a friend, you represent that which you teach—building relationships, mutual sharing, and trust. Thank you.