Full Description
An exploration of the implications of developments in artificial intelligence for social scientific research, which builds on the theoretical and methodological insights provided by "Simulating societies".; This book is intended for worldwide library market for social science subjects such as sociology, political science, geography, archaeology/anthropology, and significant appeal within computer science, particularly artificial intelligence. Also personal reference for researchers.
Contents
Table of International Legislation, Table of Sports Rules and Regulations, Table of Abbreviations, 1 THE STATE OF PLAY, 2 DOPING CONTROL: THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY PERSPECTIVE, 3 A TIME FOR RE-EVALUATION: THE CHALLENGE TO AN ATHLETE'S REPUTATION, 4 DRUGS, LAWS AND VERSAPAKS, 5 THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF ATHLETES IN DOPING TRIALS, 6 A SNORT AND A PUFF: RECREATIONAL DRUGS AND DISCIPLINE IN PROFESSIONAL SPORT, 7 'SAY IT AIN'T SO, MO.' INTERNATIONAL PERFORMERS' PERCEPTIONS OF DRUG USE AND THE DIANE MODAHL AFFAIR, 8 RUNNING SCARED: AN ATHLETE LAWYER'S VIEW OF THE DOPING REGIME, 9 THE WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY: PROSPECTS FOR SUCCESS, 10 HARMONISATION: A BRIDGE TOO FAR? A COMMENTARY ON CURRENT ISSUES AND PROBLEMS, 11 THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, TRANSNATIONAL DOPING POLICY AND GLOBALISATION, 12 THE DISCOURSES OF DOPING: LAW AND REGULATION IN THE WAR AGAINST DRUGS, 13 DRUG TESTING IN AMATEUR SPORTS IN THE US, 14 CRIMINAL LAW REGULATION OF PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS: WELCOME FORMALISATION OR KNEE JERK RESPONSE?, 15 DRUGS, HEALTH AND SPORTING VALUES, 16 DOPING SOLUTIONS AND THE PROBLEM WITH 'PROBLEMS', Bibliography, Index
