The Yearbook addresses the overriding question: what are the effects of the ¿opening up¿ of science to the media? Theoretical considerations and a host of empirical studies covering different configurations provide an in-depth analysis of the sciences¿ media connection and its repercussions on science itself. They help to form a sound judgement on this recent development.

Introduction.- Medialization of Science - Theoretical Considerations.- Media Coverage of Science.- Scientists' Attitudes to Media Visibility.- Organizational Responses to Media Expectations.- Media Impact on Scholarly Communication.- Conclusions.- Biographical Notes.