This book analyzes five industrial catastrophes that have killed or sickened consumers and workers or caused irrevocable harm to the environment. Written in accessible and jargon-free language, Why Not Jail? recommends innovative interpretations of existing laws to elevate the prosecution of white-collar crime at the federal and state levels.
Exploring neuron models, the neural code, decision making and learning, this textbook provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to computational neuroscience for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. With step-by-step explanations, end-of-chapter summaries and classroom-tested exercises, it is ideal for courses or for self-study.