Doping: The Sports World in Crisis (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781642821161)

The temptation to enhance athletes' performance with substances is great when fame, money, and national pride are involved. From the early days of professional sports, both human and animal athletes have tried to improve their strength and endurance with a range of steroids, hormones, and other drugs. Antidoping regulations established by every conceivable sport seek to ensure fairness on the playing field. Yet deception occurs widely, whether from state-sponsored doping regimens or individual efforts. In this collection of articles, readers will gain a nuanced view of the issues and people involved in the most pivotal news about doping in the sports world.

Author: The New York Times Editorial Staff
ISBN-10: 1642821160
ISBN-13: 9781642821161
Publisher: New York Times Educational Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2018
Pages: 224
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 0.60d