Performance-Enhancing Drugs (Essential Viewpoints Set III)

Silverman, Steve

ISBN 10: 1604531118 ISBN 13: 9781604531114

Publisher: Abdo Group, 2008

Synopsis

This book examines the issue of performance-enhancing drugs and its surrounding arguments. Performance-Enhancing Drugs familiarizes readers with the history of these drugs, the motivators for using them, and their side effects. Some of the biggest scandals involving performance-enhancing drugs are included, and ways to combat use of these drugs are also addressed. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

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Review

"Balanced overviews of complex, divisive issues. Though not exhaustive, these titles include the topic's history and most salient points in an accessible and reader-friendly format...Color images enhance the texts, and charts and maps further clarify the content. Sidebars expand on related topics through quotes, primary-source snippets, and other salient information, while marbled page borders lend a scholarly air to the attractive layouts. A four-page time line with color photos, a thorough glossary, and an 'Essential Facts' feature with critical dates and quotes are also noteworthy. These impressive works are welcome alternatives to collection staples..."

Edition details

• Publisher: Abdo Group
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1604531118
• ISBN 13: 9781604531114
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 112