{"product_id":"damage-tris-dixon-9781949590531","title":"Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing (Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Prize)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Anyone who loves boxing-even the sport's most die-hard supporters-must take a longer and more serious look at the issues that Tris Dixon writes about with such nuance and humanity in \u003cem\u003eDamage\u003c\/em\u003e... there's no better argument for more studies, discussion, and awareness than this book, a volume equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring with respect to the need for change.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Greg Bishop, Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe secret history of brain damage in boxing has never been fully told-until now. From the story behind Muhammad Ali's deterioration to first-hand accounts from the fighters themselves, including the beloved Micky Ward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Damage, author Tris Dixon delivers a gripping history of \"boxing's darkest secret\"-CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), which was known previously as \"Dementia Pugilistica\" and \"Punch Drunk Syndrome.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis highly anticipated book has already generated intense discussion on social media about the inner conflict that comes with being a fan of the \"sweet science,\" and the difficulty involved in witnessing the devastating brain trauma suffered by the warriors who fight for the entertainment of millions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the promoters, managers, and other non-participants who profit from the violence have long looked the other way. Will this book finally drive them to address the issue and help fighters get the help they deserve?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tris Dixon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1949590534\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781949590531\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hamilcar Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/17\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d","brand":"Tris Dixon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49000552595711,"sku":"9781949590531","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/damage-tris-dixon-9781949590531","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}