Fundamentals of Database Systems: Pearson New International Edition

Download or read book Fundamentals of Database Systems: Pearson New International Edition written by Ramez Elmasri and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 1088 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, this text 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.