An Introduction to Database Systems

Date, C. J.

ISBN 10: 020154329X / ISBN 13: 9780201543292

Published by Addison-Wesley, 1994

Seller Inventory # U9780201543292

Synopsis:

A classic book, revised--the best, most comprehensive, and most up-to-date treatment of database concepts and technology available. Contains greatly expanded treatment of object-oriented database system, including a proposal for rapprochement between OO and relational technologies. Includes important new chapters on functional dependencies, views, domains, and missing information.

From the Back Cover: The sixth edition of this best-selling text---which has been almost completely rewritten---continues the tradition established by its predecessors of being the best, most comprehensive, and most up-to-date treatment of database technology currently available. Features Exceptionally strong treatment of the relational model. Increased coverage of distributed databases, including client/server architecture and database design issues. Increased coverage of data protection issues---recovery, concurrency, security, and integrity. Four new chapters covering object-oriented database systems, including a proposal for rapprochement between object-oriented and relational technologies. Important new chapters on functional dependencies, view, domains, and missing information. Complete integration of the commercial SQL language throughout the text. This coverage is discussed at the level of the current SQL standard---SQL/92.

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Introduction to Database Systems
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Signed: 7/20/2024 2:06:36 PM
Edition: 1721484396.