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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Sport
The book is divided into nineteen main sections, each covering a major group of sports such as Track and Field. Cycling, Snow Sports of Motor Sports, and each category is then broken down into individual events or sports. So Aquatic Sports, for example, covers Swimming, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo, Apnea Free Diving and Diving, while Racket Sports covers Tennis, Raquetball, Table Tennis...
Sportscape
Paul Wombell, Allsport, Simon Barnes (Introduction)

This compendium of sports photography tells the story of the way sport has been shown through the medium of photography from 1900 to the present. Selected from the archives of Allsports, a leading name in sports photography - and incorporating the Hulton Getty sports collection - the photographs reveal themes from amateurism to professionalism, wide views to tight focus, black and white to colour...
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Drugs in Sport
D.R. Mottram (Editor), Sally Gunnell

Drugs in sport has become a major issue surrounding most top sporting events. In order to provide a wide perspective on this subject from both the scientific and social/political viewpoint, this new edition has been expanded and extensively revised to cover: each major class of drugs - describing how they work and possible side effects; why drugs are used in sport - including their use for legitimate...
Hardcover | 304...
Doping in Sport
Barrie Houlihan, Council of Europe

This volume reflects the extent to which athletes will jeopardize their health to achieve success in sport. It traces the social importance of sport in recent history and the evolution of doping in major sports events. Banned substances and practices are listed.
Drugs in Sport
Craig Donnellan (Editor)

In the higly competitive world of sport, the use of restricted and banned drugs is becoming a serious problem. Why do sportsmen and women use illegal drugs which can ruin their sporting careers? This book examines the current problems of drugs in sport and the fight against doping.
Doping Rules of International Sports Organisations
Robert C.R. Siekmann (Editor), Janwillem Soek (Editor), Andrea Bellani (Editor)

This volume contains the basic documents on the international regulation of doping in sport (non-governmental part). Included are, inter alia, the IOC Medical Code, which is a guiding instrument and model for the international sports world, and the doping regulations of the international Olympic sports federations. Relevant provisions in the ...
Alcohol and Sport
Robert D. Stainback

Reveals the extent of the sport and alcohol relationship and how professionals can help prevent, treat and reduce alcohol abuse in sport. A reference for the entire support team, this book helps athletes perform and cope with life's problems.
Hardcover | 224 Pages | ISBN: 0873225317
A Comprehensive Guide to Sport Skills Tests and Measurement
D. Ray Collins, Patrick Hodges B.

In today's world, with the increased emphasis on student assessment and teacher accountability, this book is invaluable to the physical educator. The most complete reference listing available on sports skills tests and measurement, the guide contains nearly 100 skills tests for 28 sports from the junior high through the college level. A thorough bibliography completes each chapter...
Anabolic Steroids in Sport and Exercise
Charles Yesalis

A recognised authority on drug abuse problems, Charles Yesalis presents new research findings on the use and abuse of steroids in sports and exercise. Contribution from respected researchers provide information on steroid use within professional sports and among Olympic athletes. In addition, new information on drug use among international student athletes, adolescents and body builders is explored.
Index on Censorship Vol 29 no 4: This Sporting Lie
Ursula Owen (Editor)

What has become of the sporting values of openness, honesty and decency? Index examines claims of corruption within the Olympic movement, the role and support of illicit drug taking, the treatment of Aborigines by sporting bodies and the commercial control of football.
PaperBack | 192 Pages | ISBN: 0904286800

 

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