Andy Miah

At a time when steroid scandals are shaking the very foundation of professional sports and the anti-doping authorities and media have pegged gene doping as the next BALCO, "Genetically Modified Athletes" brings a refreshing dose of reason to the subject. Rather than immediately assuming that any genetic enhancement of athletes would be tantamount to cheating, Dr. Andy Miah applies the philosopher's technique of questioning every premise and proceeds to analyze a myriad of ethical arguments show more for and against the various types of genetic-based enhancement (use of genetics to produce safer drugs, alteration of non-hereditary cells, alteration of hereditary cells, and genetic pre-selection), reaching the provocative conclusion that certain forms of genetic enhancement may actually be beneficial to the sporting community and society at large. Many will disagree with Dr. Miah's conclusions but none will be disappointed by the thoroughness and intelligence of this work.

-Kevin Joseph, author of "The Champion Maker" show less