Getting ahead
Subtitle: drugs, technology, and competitive advantage
By: Lori Hile
Series: Ethics of sport; Ethics of sport
Publisher: Raintree
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781406234770; 9781406234824
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Moral and ethical aspects; Corrupt practices; Sports
Description: This book explores the drive that pushes athletes to be strongest, fastest, and best. How has developing technology helped athletes gain the edge? Has advanced technology in sport helped athletes to better reach their potential, or has it harmed sport? What are the ethical debates surrounding legal and illegal drugs such as steroids?
Notes: Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.

Key Stage 3.
Table of contents: title: Higher! faster! stronger!; title: Technology: a game changer; title: Steroids: is bigger better?; title: Other performance-enhancing drugs and supplements; title: Drug testing; title: Youth sports: robbing the cradle; title: Future sports: designer genes; title: Extreme sports and the next generation; title: Topics for discussion; title: Find out more.