Genetic Technology and Sport

Hardback

Main Details

Title Genetic Technology and Sport
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Claudio Tamburrini
Edited by Torbjorn Tannsjo
Other adaptation by Jim Parry
Other adaptation by Mike McNamee
SeriesEthics and Sport
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreEthics and moral philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780415342360
ClassificationsDewey:174.9796
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 4 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 4 November 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Will the genetic design of athletes destroy sport ! or will it lead to a new and extraordinary age of athletic achievement? Exploring a new territory in sport and ethics, this edited collection is some of the best new writing that has emerged from the debates concerning the uses of genetic technologies to improve sport performance. Leading authorities from the world of academia and sports administration represent voices from all sides of the gene doping controversy and provide captivating discussions in key areas such as: - gene technology and sports ethics - genetic testing in sports - gene technology and the sporting ethos - gene technology and gender equality in sport. This cutting-edge text is the first on the subject to analyze gender specific questions that arise from genetically modified sport and is likely to provoke further debate in the world of sport and bio-ethics. Contributors include Lincoln Allison, Ruth Chadwick, Arne Ljungqvist, Andy Miah, Christian Munthe, Bengt Saltin, Angela Schnieder and many more.

Author Biography

University of Gothenburg, Sweden University of Stockholm, Sweden University of Wales Swansea, UK University of Leeds, UK