Good Sport
About the book
In "Good Sport," author Thomas Murray delves into the intriguing world of sports and the complex ethics surrounding performance-enhancing drugs. Published in 2018 and spanning 216 pages, this thought-provoking book challenges the conventional notions of fairness in athletics. Why are tools like fiberglass vaulting poles and hinged skates accepted, while performance-enhancing drugs are banned? Are the rules that govern sports arbitrary? Murray invites readers to consider whether allowing athletes to use drugs could level the playing field, enabling them to run faster, jump higher, or lift more. This exploration not only examines the motivations that draw us to sports as participants and spectators but also reflects on the deeper values and meanings embedded within the games we love. "Good Sport" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of ethics, competition, and the human spirit in sports.
| Author | Thomas Murray |
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| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Published | 2018 m. |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 216 psl. |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Genre | Sportas ir aktyvus laisvalaikis |
| ISBN | 9780190687984 |