This volume investigates the complex intersection of ethics, jurisprudence, and social policy surrounding the regulation of performance-enhancing substances in competitive athletics. Authors Mike J. McNamee and Verner Møller, both established scholars in the philosophy of sport, synthesize diverse perspectives to challenge the prevailing anti-doping consensus. They examine the philosophical foundations of fair play, the legal implications of global regulatory bodies, and the sociological impact of doping policies on athlete autonomy and health.

Experts in sports law and ethics recognize this text as a rigorous academic contribution that challenges the status quo of current anti-doping policies. Scholars frequently cite the work for its balanced approach to the tension between athlete rights and the integrity of competitive sport.