WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency: A Multi-Level Legitimacy Analysis

This book critically examines the legitimacy of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and offers structural and governance reforms to improve anti-doping policy design and implementation. It features in-depth case studies from around the world and adopts a socio-cognitive perspective on organisational behaviour.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the examination of the legitimacy of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), providing a critical analysis of the anti-doping system and the social and behavioral processes that shape policy. It raises important questions about why the current system is failing and seeks to explore the factors contributing to its shortcomings.

In-depth, contemporary case studies from various parts of the world are presented, encompassing a range of topics such as the whereabouts system, Lance Armstrong, therapeutic use exemptions, the Essendon Bombers, recreational drugs policy, and the Russian Olympic doping program. These case studies serve as valuable empirical evidence to analyze how the legitimacy of WADA is constructed, contested, and managed in the field of anti-doping.

Through the analysis of these case studies, the book discusses how legitimacy processes have shaped the current regulatory environment and proposes structural and governance reforms to enhance the design and implementation of anti-doping policies. The book adopts a unique theoretical perspective, rooted in a socio-cognitive perspective on organizational behavior, making it an essential resource for researchers and students engaged in the study of drugs and doping in sport, sport management, the sociology of sport, governance, transnational organizations, or strategic management.

Furthermore, this book offers valuable insights for policymakers and administrators working in the sport or government sectors, as it sheds light on the critical factors that contribute to the success or failure of anti-doping efforts. By examining the legitimacy of WADA and exploring the broader social and behavioral dynamics that influence policymaking, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities facing the anti-doping community.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367540647