Getting Ahead
Drugs, Technology, and Competitive Advantage
Published on 9. January 2012
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-4062-3477-0 (ISBN)
Description
Getting Ahead: Drugs, Technology, and Competitive Advantage explores the drive that pushes athletes to be the strongest, fastest, and best. How has developing technology helped athletes gain an 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? Exciting and varied case studies are used throughout this book to illustrate issues and concepts.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Capstone Global Library Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 11 to 16 years
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 162 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4062-3477-0 (9781406234770)
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Lori is a Chicago-based freelance writer. She has written several nonfiction books for children, among various other projects on many different topics. Prior to her work as an author, Lori was a public relations specialist and events planner for a large book retailer.