Unfair Play

Name: Unfair Play
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SKU: 9781800752801
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The Battle For Women's Sport 'Thrillingly Fearless' THE TIMES

By Sharron Davies and Craig Lord

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Unfair Play by Sharron Davies and Craig Lord explores the world of competitive sports, highlighting the trials athletes face due to unjust advantages and the harsh realities of achieving fairness. It delves into the personal experiences of athletes and offers insights into the ethical dilemmas present in the sporting arena today.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the intersection of sports and fairness, particularly in athletics. It offers an insightful perspective on the challenges athletes face when competing on an uneven playing field, and it delves into the impact of doping and gender debates on the integrity of sports. If you're passionate about understanding the complexities of ethical sportsmanship, this book is definitely worth a read.

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On the face of it, women's sport is on the rise, garnering more attention and grassroots involvement than ever before. However, the truth is that in many respects, progress is stalling, or even falling back.

Sharron Davies is no stranger to battling the routine sexism in the sporting world. She missed out on Olympic Gold because of blatant doping among East German athletes in the 1980s and has never received justice. Now, biological males are being allowed to compete directly against women under the guise of trans 'self-ID', a development that could destroy the integrity of female sport. This callous indifference towards women in sport, argue Sharron and journalist Craig Lord, is merely the latest stage in a decades-long history of sexism on the part of sport's higher-ups.

A strong fightback is required to root out the lingering misogyny that plagues sporting governance, media coverage, and popular perceptions. Unfair Play provides the facts, science, and arguments that will help women in sport get the justice they deserve.

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Unfair Play by Sharron Davies and Craig Lord is praised for its detailed examination of issues in women's sports, especially concerning fairness and equality. Reviewers commend the authors for presenting hard evidence and scientific facts to support their arguments about the significance of maintaining biological realities in sports. The book is described as passionate, precise, and rigorous, with a focus on the historical and current challenges faced by female athletes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800752801

Publisher: Swift Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Forum

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Craig Lord Non-Fiction Sharron Davies Sports

About the Author

Sharron Davies MBE is a legendary British Olympian, the UK's top female swimmer throughout the 80s. In 1980, she won Olympic Silver. She has since become a leading BBC sports pundit.

Craig Lord is an award-winning swimming and Olympic correspondent, who's been writing for The Times for three decades.