Former chair, Advisory Panel on New Clean Air Act Issues, Office of Technology Assessment. Currently writing a book on U.S. relations with Europe during Lyndon Johnson's presidency, with special attention to the impact of the Vietnam War, 1963-1968. Member, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Science. Special interest in political communication, public address, TV criticism, the Internet and popular music. Current research focuses on the ways in which immigration is discussed and how citizenship is defined.
Research examines the changes in organized labor's legislative and political agenda.
Editor of Work and Occupations, a scholarly journal specializing in sociological research on the workplace, labor and employment. Has published widely in the field. Veteran educator, journalist, speaker and humorist. Research emphasis includes application of new technologies to enhance communication among constituent groups. Special interest in political communication, public address, TV criticism, the Internet and popular music.