The Best Business Writing 2013 (Columbia Journalism Review Books)
This 2013 compilation of best business articles explores topics such as medical malpractice, unemployment, data mining, airlines, Walmart, foreclosures, corporate malfeasance, oil and gas, insurance scams, TED culture, and the fashion industry. A wide variety of publications are represented, from Mother Jones and the Wall Street Journal to Wired, the New York Times, and the National Review. Included is the well-publicized article by Greg Smith, “Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs,” describing his exit because of trading practices and ethics issues; Ken Auletta takes us inside India’s newspaper industry, which still thrives while others worldwide decline; and Charles Duhigg and David Barboza document the troubling conditions in the Chinese factory producing Apple’s products. This excellent collection is a valuable resource for library patrons seeking this year’s best in business journalism. --Mary Whaley