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Delve into the intricate world of sports and performance-enhancing substances with 'Doping: A Sporting History'. This compelling book unearths the complexities behind doping in athletics, tracing its roots from the early 20th century to the modern day. Why does doping persist as a pressing issue in global sports? Is it merely a contemporary challenge, or has it always been a factor in competitive environments? By examining pivotal case studies, this narrative confronts the essence of current anti-doping policies and poses significant questions about fairness and ethics in sports. With insights into historical events, such as the tragic death of cyclist Tommy Simpson in 1967 and the systemic challenges faced in the aftermath of Team Russia's 2018 Olympic disqualification, this book is essential for sports enthusiasts and scholars alike. Authored by Reaktion Books and published in 2022, 'Doping: A Sporting History' also critiques the formation of the World Anti-Doping Agency and weighs the effectiveness of existing measures, offering a fresh perspective on how to protect athletes and promote integrity. Whether you’re a sports professional, a policy maker, or simply passionate about athletics, this book will engage and educate. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781789145274.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789145274
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Why is doping a perennial problem for sport? Is this solely a contemporary phenomenon? And should doping always be regarded as cheating, or do today's anti-doping measures go too far? Drawing on case studies from the early twentieth century to the present day, Doping: A Sporting History explores why the current anti-doping system looks as it does, charting its origins to the founding of the modern Olympic Games. From inter-war notions of sporting purity to the post-war stimulant crisis, what seemed an easily resolvable problem soon became an impossible challenge as the pharmacology improved, the policy system stuttered, and Cold War politics allowed doping to flourish. The late twentieth century saw the creation of the World Anti-Doping Agency, but has the intensity of these global measures led to unintended harms? From the cyclist Tommy Simpson who died in 1967 on Mont Ventoux with amphetamines in his jersey to Team Russia's expulsion from the 2018 Winter Olympics, Doping: A Sporting History is a gripping, provocative account that ultimately proposes a new approach: one for the inclusion and protection of athletes.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789145274
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Why is doping a perennial problem for sport? Is this solely a contemporary phenomenon? And should doping always be regarded as cheating, or do today's anti-doping measures go too far? Drawing on case studies from the early twentieth century to the present day, Doping: A Sporting History explores why the current anti-doping system looks as it does, charting its origins to the founding of the modern Olympic Games. From inter-war notions of sporting purity to the post-war stimulant crisis, what seemed an easily resolvable problem soon became an impossible challenge as the pharmacology improved, the policy system stuttered, and Cold War politics allowed doping to flourish. The late twentieth century saw the creation of the World Anti-Doping Agency, but has the intensity of these global measures led to unintended harms? From the cyclist Tommy Simpson who died in 1967 on Mont Ventoux with amphetamines in his jersey to Team Russia's expulsion from the 2018 Winter Olympics, Doping: A Sporting History is a gripping, provocative account that ultimately proposes a new approach: one for the inclusion and protection of athletes.