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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"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..."
Through the use of primary sources, historic documents, and original maps, this series examines critical debates occurring today, including the legislation that has shaped the issue and the numerous sides of each argument.
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Librería: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Examines numerous viewpoints on performance-enhancing drugs. Former library book. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Nº de ref. del artículo: 123749816
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