Edition |
1st ed. |
Description |
xvii, 349 p. ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-305) and index. |
Contents |
The guru of Venice -- "Zee codes, zey are missing" -- Mules, threesomes, and mom -- The running man -- Inside job -- Blow out -- The biggest believers -- Mormon money -- The perfect pitch -- Solace and sex -- 'Cause I'm TNT, I'm dynamite! -- The king is dead -- The right stuff -- A bully pulpit -- The scientist strikes back -- The two Arnolds -- State of the Union -- This is war -- A vicious cycle -- Growing pains. |
Summary |
An investigative journalist looks at America's complex relationship with steroids and how it has become the country's most dangerous and pervasive drug addiction, examining the high incidence of steroid use throughout the world of sports. |
Subject |
Doping in sports -- United States.
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Athletes -- Drug use -- United States.
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Anabolic steroids.
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Athletes -- Drug use.
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Steroids.
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Drug abuse.
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ISBN |
1933060379 |
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9781933060378 |
Standard No. |
NZ1 11552695 |
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