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This book presents the underlying theories of the different approaches for modeling cracking of concrete and offers a survey of the state-of-the-art in computational concrete mechanics. It covers a broad spectrum of topics related to modeling of cracks.

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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.

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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.

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Peter Weingart lehrt Wissenschaftssoziologie und ist Direktor des Instituts für Wissenschafts- und Technikforschung an der Universität Bielefeld.


Martina Franzen (Dr. phil.) ist wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut für Wissenschafts- und Technikforschung der Universität Bielefeld. Ihre Forschungsinteressen liegen im Bereich der Wissenschafts- und Mediensoziologie mit besonderem Fokus auf der wissenschaftlichen Publikationspraxis.

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