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Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management (International Computer Science Series) [Paperback]

Thomas Connolly , Carolyn Begg
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  • Paperback: 1424 pages
  • Publisher: Addison Wesley; 4 edition (24 May 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0321210255
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321210258
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 18.4 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 118,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For undergraduate courses covering databases for the following departments; Computer Science, Business IT, Management Information Systems, MSc conversion courses.

 

Over 200,000 people have been grounded in good database design practice by readingDatabase Systems. The new edition of this best-seller brings it up to date with the latest developments in database technology and builds on the clear, accessible approach that has contributed to the success of previous editions.

 

A clear introduction to design, implementation and management issues, as well as an extensive treatment of database languages and standards, make this book an indispensable complete reference for database students and professionals alike.

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Over 200,000 people have been grounded in good database design practice by readingDatabase Systems. The new edition of this bestseller brings it up to date with the latest developments in database technology and builds on the clear, accessible approach that has contributed to the success of previous editions.

A clear introduction to design, implementation and management issues, as well as an extensive treatment of database languages and standards, make this book an indispensable complete reference for database students and professionals alike

Features

  • Complex subjects are clearly explained using running case studies throughout the book.
  • Database design methodology is explicitly divided into three phases: conceptual, logical, and physical. Each phase is described with an example of how it works in practice.
  • SQL is comprehensively covered in three tutorial-style chapters.
  • Distributed, object-oriented, and object-relational DBMSs are fully discussed.

Check out the web site at www.booksites.net/connbegg, for full implementations of the case studies, lab guides for Access and Oracle, and additional student support.

New! For the fourth edition

  • Extended treatment of XML, OLAP and data mining.
  • Coverage of updated standards including SQL:2003, W3C (XPath and

XQuery), and OMG.

  • Now covers Oracle9i and Microsoft Office Access 2003.

Both Thomas Connolly and Carolyn Begg have experience of database design in industry, and now apply this in their teaching and research at the University of Paisley in Scotland.

This book comes with a free six-month subscription to Database Place, an online tutorial that helps readers master the key concepts of database systems.  Log on at www.aw.com/databaseplace.

 

 


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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is well written and aimed at those with little or no prior knowledge of databases (e.g. undergraduates). It goes from conceptual design right down to low level topics. I think the main strength of this book lies in its excellent examples. There are several case studies which are used very well to show practical examples of concepts described. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a text book on databases.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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This book was the recommended title for my second year university SQL module. I used it a s a complete newbie to SQL and found it incredibly helpful both at a basic descriptional level as well as at advanced level as I progressed. Focus is well split between essential coceptual/logical design, normalisation etc as well as actual code syntax. Absolutely essential reference for anyone using or considering using SQL (includes DBMS specific instructions too for MS Access and Oracle for example as well).
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Generally an excellent text-book. It doesn't quite carry the clout or precision of C. J Dates book on database systems, but it is far more practical. Not only are the explanations simpler, but there are more practical examples. Also because it is a newer book it is a little more up-to date. The fact that it includes examples in ACCESS as well is an added bonus for teachers and students who have no choice but to use ACCESS.

Certainly the best text for students at the HNC/HND level.

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Database Systems: A practical approach to Design, Implementation, and Management is a comprehensive book which I consider as a great door into Database technology
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Brillant!!!
Thank you, got this book cheaper than the recommended price. It is brillant with very good illustrations
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by O. alli-balogun
Best text book for a first course in database
I first used this book alot (second edition) when I had to teach a course to HNC and HND students at South East Essex college in 1999. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2008 by A. J. HAWKEN
Good student textbook maybe...
I'll keep this short and sweet: while this may be a good textbook to use when on a database course (and I mean one for full-time students who have yet to enter the world of... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2005 by Richard Schollar
Database Systems - a student's view
For the most part, I found this book excellent. The text explanations are clear, thorough and easy to follow, and I would thoroughly recommend it on this basis. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2004
Excellent text for those interested or just learning
I first came accross this text when undertaking my degree and I must confess I was a little put off by the size. Read more
Published on 19 July 2001
Yawn!
This book is aimed primarily at students studying database design, a target to which it is not at all well suited. Read more
Published on 18 May 2001
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