Drugs in Sport

Drugs in Sport

Author
Mottram, David R
Publisher
Taylor & Francis;Routledge
Language
English
Edition
5th ed
Year
2011;2009
Page
(xvi, 414 pages) : illustrations
ISBN
0203873823,9780415550864,9780415550871,9780203873823
File Type
epub
File Size
1.5 MiB

Drug use and abuse is perhaps the biggest challenge facing sport today. However, in the eye of the storm of public and press opinion and with medals and morals at stake, it can be difficult to gain a clear perspective on this complex issue. Drugs in Sport is the most comprehensive and accurate text available on the subject. Now in a fully revised and updated fifth edition, taking into account the latest regulations, methods and landmark cases, the book explores the hard science behind drug use in sport, as well as the ethical, social, political and administrative context. Key topics include: