Russian psychology: a critical history

proceedings elucidate a central historic paradox articulated by the keynote speaker. Wilbur Cohen was former HEW administrator and Secretary under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. He directed passage of the Medicare law, then saw it implemented. Cohen theorized in his keynote address that Medicare "was born more of social conviction than of research findings". Ironically this publication, which Cohen prefaces, reverses his caveat. It is a useful reference for current policy analysts, and perhaps a factual source for social scientists. For the humanities scholar, however, its bare-boned, contemporary perspective sparks little creative insight into the deep impact of this legislation on American culture, society, and politics.