Corruption within the sport industry is a pervasive and complex issue that threatens the integrity of sport as an institution. From doping and match-fixing, to bribery in the bidding processes for major sports events, corruption should be a concern to anybody interested in sport management, sport policy, governance, ethics, or the relationship between sport and wider society. Adopting a multi-level, multi-disciplinary approach, and covering both theoretical and applied aspects, this is the first book to explore the complexity of sport corruption in terms of its conceptualization, causes,...

The book explores the changing landscape of anti-doping investigations, which now largely centre on the collection of intelligence about doping through processes such as surveillance, interviews with witnesses and interrogation of athletes. It examines why and how investigative processes, hitherto typically reserved for serious crimes, have been co-opted by anti-doping agencies into a situation where their potential for harm has received little or no critical consideration. This book highlights the opportunities and threats inherent in adopting new investigative processes. It is expected...