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Run, swim, throw, cheat : the science behind drugs in sport /

Explores substances, from the everyday to the exotic, that can affect human performance; discusses how they work, which are illegal, and how they can be detected; and examines the ethical issues associated.

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Main Authors: Cooper, Chris E
Published:
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: First edition.
Subjects:
Doping in sports
Athletes > Drug use
Sports > Corrupt practices
Anabolic steroids > United States
Drug abuse > United States
Summary: Explores substances, from the everyday to the exotic, that can affect human performance; discusses how they work, which are illegal, and how they can be detected; and examines the ethical issues associated.
Carrier Form: ix, 305 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 297) and index.
ISBN: 9780199581467 (alk. paper)
0199581460 (alk. paper)
9780199678785 (paperback) :
0199678782 (paperback)
Index Number: RC1230
CLC: R872.5
Call Number: R872.5/C776
Contents: Prologue: A tale of two races -- Introduction -- The limits of human performance -- Stoking the engine : food -- Stoking the engine : oxygen -- Muscling up -- Steroids and beyond ... -- Stimulants -- Gene doping -- What is cheating? -- Catching the cheats -- Concluding remarks.

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