Drug Games: The International Olympic Committee and the Politics of Doping, 1960–2008 (Terry and Jan Todd Series on Physical Culture and Sports)
Drug Games offers a comprehensive exploration of the International Olympic Committee's handling of doping politics from 1960 to 2008. It traces the evolution of anti-doping measures amid international controversies, shedding light on the intersection of sports, ethics, and governance in the Terry and Jan Todd Series.
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Drug Games examines the International Olympic Committee's involvement in the politics of doping over nearly five decades, from 1960 to 2008. It highlights the evolving challenges and decisions that defined sports governance during this period.
Part of the Terry and Jan Todd Series on Physical Culture and Sports, the book provides a detailed look at how international athletic competitions navigated issues of performance enhancement and fair play.
Through historical analysis, it reveals the tensions between athletic ideals and the realities of doping scandals that influenced policy-making in global sports.
The narrative underscores the broader implications for physical culture and the ongoing quest for integrity in competitive athletics.
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