BEST CORE NONFICTION 2014

摘要

Catmull (president, Pixar Animation and Disney Animation) shares the story of Pixar and hovv he and his colleagues built a culture of creativity that has survived the ups and downs of business while continuing to drive innovation in the world of animation. Lewis (Moneyball and The Big Short) offers an inside look at the world of high-frequency trading (HFT), where computerized trading and loopholes in current government regulations have created opportunities for some to exploit milliseconds and front-run the stock market. French economist Piketty examines the issue of inequality in the modern world by analyzing trends gleaned from data going back to the 18th century. While he warns of the potential for increasing inequality, he also offers suggestions for how political action can reset the current path.