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Donald MacKenzie is professor of sociology at the University of Edinburgh. His books include Inventing Accuracy: A Historical Sociology of Nuclear Missile Guidance and An Engine, Not a Camera: How Financial Models Shape Markets.
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“Trading at the Speed of Light offers the most comprehensive and informative account of algorithmic trading, in particular high-frequency trading, to date. This scholarly masterpiece sheds light on the mechanics of present-day markets with such rich detail, it will undoubtedly stand as the authoritative sociological book on automated trading, its history, and material political economy. Equally impressive, the work explores highly technical terrain while remaining remarkably accessible. A truly extraordinary book.”—Christian Borch, author of Social Avalanche“Trading at the Speed of Light makes a significant and compelling contribution to the literature about trading in modern financial markets. With an engaging and effective approach, MacKenzie explains high-frequency trading through the lenses of material, political, and economic factors. This book will be equally fascinating and appealing to general readers as it will be to a wide range of scholars.”—Pamela C. Moulton, Cornell University
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