Genetically Modified Athletes by Andy Miah (9780415298797)

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In an already complex area, do we need to rethink some of the most basic concepts in sport? Continuing controversy over gene therapies, stem cell research and the genetic modification of organisms demonstrates how new genetic research is forcing a reappraisal of our most established value systems. In the world of sport, leading authorities predict that the genetic engineering of athletes will be possible by the 2004 Olympics. The text examines all the key issues including: fair play performance enhancement genetic technologies moral issues human rights. This contoversial subject will be of interest to a wide range of sport scholars and practitioners.

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