| Abstract: | Edward Asner is a well-known stage and screen performer who has starred in a variety of motion picture and television productions, including Rich Man, Poor Man, Roots, and of course is best known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Lou Grant. There is another side to Mr. Asner, however. It is for this side of his professional work that he was asked to present an Invited Address to this APA Convention. For several years, Mr. Asner has taken a lead role in promoting the entertainment industry's involvement in health care. He has been actively involved in advocating quality health care for all citizens and to this end has become publicly involved in several ways. Mr. Asner's belief that health care services should be available to all individuals has led him to become actively involved in the union movement in the entertainment industry, promoting stronger affirmative action clauses and increased emphasis on health/safety conditions and benefits. It is because of this sincere dedication and active participation that Mr. Asner has been asked to address this American Psychological Association convention on the topic of "Do the Media Have an Impact on the Role of Health Care?" (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
