Author Description

Provides physicians in sports medicine and related specialties with information on the physical dangers of boxing, such as brain, eye, and head injuries, and recommends ways to make professional boxing safer. Reviews medicine's stand on the sport in the 20th century, and presents ethical and social arguments for and against boxing, with a view of the sport through the boxer's perspective. Includes b&w drawings and photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.