"Meredith's primary legacy was in the field of journalism, where he gave force to a publishing concept now called 'Service Journalism.' Meredith was aware of publishing trends, but he never strayed from the success formula that he discovered: Service."
Describes the differing roles of science and public journalism. Notes an increase in the number of science and health reporters who have advanced training in the fields they cover and a growing number of reporters being assigned to cover health-risk stories. Also notes development of a new form of journalism devoted to service rather than news.
