Genetic Technology And Sport Ethical Questions

Will the genetic design of athletes destroy sport '¬¦ or will it lead to a new and extraordinary age of athletic achievement? For elite athletes seeking a winning advantage, manipulation of their own genetic code has become a realistic possibility. In Genetic Technology and Sport , experts from sports science, genetics, philosophy, ethics and international sports administration describe the potential applications of the new technology and debate the questions surrounding its use: - Genetic technology's implications for gender equality in sport - Questions of definition: when am I a genetically enhanced athlete? - The challenges facing international sports administration and testing laboratories Genetic Technology and Sport is an accessible, informed and detailed exploration of the key issues surrounding sport and genetic modification. It raises profound moral and ethical questions about the value of sport, and vital practical questions about its governance. For sports professionals and administrators '¬" and anyone concerned for the future of sport '¬" this is essential reading.Tamburrini, Claudio is the author of 'Genetic Technology And Sport Ethical Questions', published 2005 under ISBN 9780415342377 and ISBN 0415342376.