Run, Swim, Throw, Cheat: The science behind drugs in sport

Author:   Chris Cooper (Head of Research, Sports and Exercise Science, University of Essex)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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9780199678785


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   29 August 2013
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Chris Cooper (Head of Research, Sports and Exercise Science, University of Essex)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 19.60cm
Weight:   0.300kg
ISBN:  

9780199678785


ISBN 10:   0199678782
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   29 August 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Prologue: A tale of two races 1: Introduction 2: The limits of human performance 3: Stoking the fires of life: food 4: Stoking the fires of life: oxygen 5: Muscling up 6: Steroids and beyond... 7: Stimulants 8: Genetic doping 9: Catching the cheats: why? 10: Catching the cheats: how? 11: Conclusions

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[a] pacy account * Nature Magazine * [This book] provides for the first time an in-depth explanation of how drugs can improve sporting performance. * Mark Perryman, Morning Star * An interesting and informative book ... This book would be an excellent accompaniment to the coverage of the Olympic games this summer. * Chemistry World * this [is an] authoritative primer on the science of doping * Brian Schofield, Sunday Times {Culture} *


[a] pacy account * Nature Magazine * [This book] provides for the first time an in-depth explanation of how drugs can improve sporting performance. * Mark Perryman, Morning Star * An interesting and informative book ... This book would be an excellent accompaniment to the coverage of the Olympic games this summer. * Chemistry World * This [is an] authoritative primer on the science of doping * Brian Schofield, Sunday Times {Culture} * An enjoyable and informative read that goes into a fair amount of detail. * Tom Withers, Sport and Exercise Scientist *


this [is an] authoritative primer on the science of doping Brian Schofield, Sunday Times {Culture} An interesting and informative book ... This book would be an excellent accompaniment to the coverage of the Olympic games this summer. Chemistry World [This book] provides for the first time an in-depth explanation of how drugs can improve sporting performance. Mark Perryman, Morning Star [a] pacy account Nature Magazine


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Chris Cooper is a distinguished biochemist with over 20 years research and teaching experience. He was awarded a PhD in 1989, a Medical Research Council Fellowship in 1992, and a Wellcome Trust University Award in 1995. In 1997 he was awarded the Melvin H. Knisely Award for 'Outstanding international achievements in research related to oxygen transport to tissue' and in 1999 he was promoted to a Professorship in the Centre for Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Essex. His research interests explore the interface of scientific disciplines. His current biochemical interests include developing artificial blood to replace red cell transfusions. His biophysics and engineering skills are being used in designing and testing new portable oxygen monitoring devices to aid UK athletes in their training for the London 2012 Olympics. In 1997 he edited a book entitled Drugs and Ergogenic Aids to Improve Sport Performance.

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