Fastest Highest Strongest

<p><strong><em>Fastest Highest Strongest</em> presents a comprehensive challenge to the dominant orthodoxy concerning the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport.</strong> </p><p>Examining the political and economic transformation of the Olympic Movement during the twentieth century the authors argue that the realities of modern sport require a serious reassessment of current policies in particular the ban on the use of certain substances and practices. The book includes detailed discussion of: </p><p>* The historical importance of World War II and the Cold War in the development of a high-performance culture in sport </p><p>* The changing Olympic project: from amateurism to a fully professionalized approach </p><p>* The changing meaning of sport </p><p>* The role of sport science technology and drugs in pursuing ever-better performance </p><p>* The major ethical and philosophical arguments used to support the ban on performance-enhancing substances in sport. </p><p><em>Fastest Highest Strongest</em> is a profound critical examination of modern sport. Its straightforward style will appeal to under- and post-graduate students as well as scholars of sports ethics and history policy makers and all those interested in the changing nature of sport.</p>