Screen LibrarySports scandals : true stories of cheating, corruption and greed /
"Sport can bring out the best in us ... and the worst. The high-pressure world of competitive sport has been shaken over the years by a series of major scandals. Involving drugs, sex, violence, money or pure and simple cheating, these incidents have ruined reputations, fuelled suspicions and sh...
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Summersdale,
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| Publisher Address: | Chichester, West Sussex, UK : |
| Publication Dates: | [2016] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"Sport can bring out the best in us ... and the worst. The high-pressure world of competitive sport has been shaken over the years by a series of major scandals. Involving drugs, sex, violence, money or pure and simple cheating, these incidents have ruined reputations, fuelled suspicions and shocked loyal supporters. Highlighting some of the most memorable cases from around the world, Norman Ferguson explores both recent and historic instances of dishonesty, betrayal and outrageous unsporting behaviour."--Publisher description. |
| Carrier Form: | 267 pages ; 20 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9781849539111 (paperback) : 1849539111 (paperback) 9781783729555 (ePub ebook) 1783729554 (ePub ebook) 9781783729531 (PDF ebook) 1783729538 (PDF ebook) 9781783729548 (Kindle ebook) 1783729546 (Kindle ebook) |
| Index Number: | GV707 |
| CLC: | G80-051 |
| Call Number: | G80-051/F353 |