Steroids and Doping in Sports A Reference Handbook
Steroids and Doping in Sports: A Reference Handbook by David E. Newton, published by Bloomsbury Academic on April 4, 2018, is a comprehensive resource that addresses the complex issue of steroid abuse among athletes. This second edition offers updated and objective information regarding the use and misuse of illegal substances in both amateur and professional sports. The book begins with an exploration of the history and background of steroids and doping, highlighting current problems and controversies surrounding these practices.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the ongoing debate over steroid use, enriched by a new Perspectives chapter that features insights from various stakeholders, including scholars and athletes. The remaining chapters provide essential research tools, including primary documents and biographical profiles, to support further inquiry into the subject. Additional resources such as a chronology, glossary, and an extensive annotated bibliography enhance the book’s utility for those interested in medical, pharmacological, and sports medicine topics, as well as issues related to substance abuse and addiction. With 376 pages, this edition serves as a valuable reference for understanding the multifaceted challenges of doping in sports.
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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the most controversial issues in modern society—steroid abuse among athletes—as well as to the ongoing debate over the use and misuse of illegal substances in amateur and professional sporting events.
Now in its second edition, this book provides readers, with updated critical and objective information about steroids and doping in sports. The first two chapters deal with the history and background of steroids and doping in sports in addition to current problems, controversies, and possible solutions. Additionally, they provide readers with the background to understand the nature of the problems involving steroid use and doping in sports in the United States and worldwide.
New to this edition is the Perspectives chapter. Composed of diverse voices, this chapter allows readers to gain insight from scholars, athletes, journalists, and others who have a stake in the issues. Remaining chapters provide a variety of research tools, such as primary documents and biographical profiles, for readers to use in continuing their research. Other resources include a chronology, a glossary, and an extensive annotated bibliography.
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