Fundamentals of database systems

Elmasri, Ramez

ISBN 10: 0805301453 / ISBN 13: 9780805301458

Published by The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fundamentals of database systems
• Publisher: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805301453
• ISBN 13: 9780805301458
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and an up-to-date introduction to modern database technologies result in a leading introduction to database systems. Intended for computer science majors, Fundamentals of Database Systems, 6/e emphasizes math models, design issues, relational algebra, and relational calculus.

A lab manual and problems give students opportunities to practice the fundamentals of design and implementation. Real-world examples serve as engaging, practical illustrations of database concepts. The Sixth Edition maintains its coverage of the most popular database topics, including SQL, security, and data mining, and features increased emphasis on XML and semi-structured data.

From the Back Cover

Fundamentals of Database Systems combines clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and excellent examples with up-to-date introductions to modern database technologies. This edition is completely revised and updated, and reflects the latest trends in technological and application development. Professors Elmasri and Navathe focus on the relational model and include coverage of recent object-oriented developments. They also address advanced modeling and system enhancements in the areas of active databases, temporal and spatial databases, and multimedia information systems. This edition also surveys the latest application areas of data warehousing, data mining, web databases, digital libraries, GIS, and genome databases. New to the Third Edition

• Reorganized material on data modeling to clearly separate entity relationship modeling, extended entity relationship modeling, and object-oriented modeling
• Expanded coverage of the object-oriented and object/relational approach to data management, including ODMG and SQL3
• Uses examples from real database systems including OracleTM and Microsoft AccessAE
• Includes discussion of decision support applications of data warehousing and data mining, as well as emerging technologies of web databases, multimedia, and mobile databases
• Covers advanced modeling in the areas of active, temporal, and spatial databases
• Provides coverage of issues of physical database tuning
• Discusses current database application areas of GIS, genome, and digital libraries

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