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The third edition of Database Principles maintains its engaging writing style and brevity; its unique balance between theory and practice; and its wealth of examples throughout the text. It provides a solid and practical foundation for the design, implementation and management of database systems. The new edition has been updated with all the latest developments and technologies and incorporates a generous number of localised and motivating business vignettes that tie the concepts to real-life situations. The coverage of SQL provides numerous examples and simpler explanations that focus on areas most important for a database career.This edition is suitable for a first course in databases at undergraduate level and will also provide essential material for conversion postgraduate courses. Providing comprehensive and practical coverage of core database concepts, it is an ideal text not only for those studying database management systems in the context of computer science, but also those on courses in the areas of information systems and business information technology.
List of contents
Part I: Database Systems Chapter 1: The Database ApproachChapter 2: Data ModelsChapter 3: Relational Model CharacteristicsChapter 4: Relational Algebra and CalculusPart II: Database AlternativesChapter 5: Data Modelling with Entity Relationship DiagramsChapter 6: Data Modelling Advanced ConceptsChapter 7: Normalising Database DesignsPart III: Database ProgrammingChapter 8: Beginning Structured Query LanguageChapter 9: Procedural Language SQL and Advanced SQLPart IV: Database DesignChapter 10: Database Development ProcessChapter 11: Conceptual, Logical and Physical Database DesignPart V: Implementation AlternativesChapter 12: Managing Transactions and ConcurrencyChapter 13: Managing Database and SQL PerformancePart VI: Database ManagementChapter 14: Distributed DatabasesChapter 15: Databases for Business IntelligenceChapter 16: Big Data and NoSQLChapter 17: Database Connectivity and Web Technologies
About the author
Carlos Coronel is currently the Lab Director for the College of Business Computer Labs at Middle Tennessee State University. He has more than 29 years of experience in various fields as a Database Administrator, Network Administrator, Web Manager, and Technology Specialist. He has taught courses in Web development, database design and development, and data communications at the undergraduate and graduate levels.Steven Morris completed his Bachelor of Science and Ph.D. from Auburn University. He has taught Database Design and Development, Database Programming with Advanced SQL and PL/SQL, Systems Analysis and Design, and Principles of MIS at Middle Tennessee State University. Steven has published many articles, and currently serves on the review boards of several journals.Dr Keeley Crockett is a Reader in Computational Intelligence in the School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University. She gained a BSc Degree (Hons) in Computation from UMIST, and a PhD in the field of machine learning entitled ‘Fuzzy Rule Induction from Data Domains’. She has been teaching within the field of database systems and data engineering for 20 years to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. She leads the Computational Intelligence Research Lab which has established a strong international presence in its research into Adaptive Psychological Profiling using artificial intelligence, fuzzy systems and natural language dialogue systems. She has published over 120 refereed conference papers and journal articles in major international conferences and journals. She is an active volunteer in the IEEE and is currently a member of the IEEE Women in Engineering Leadership committee amongst many other roles. Keeley is also proud to be a STEM Ambassador with a passion for outreach in computer science in rural schools.Dr Craig Blewett has been researching and teaching in the area of Information Systems and Technology for over 25 years. His Masters explored the application of Artificial Intelligence to database transaction management. His PhD, in education technology, resulted in the development of the Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) model, a unique approach to teaching with technology. Craig is the founder of multiple technology companies and is the author of numerous books covering topics such as computer literacy, database systems, teaching with technology, running, and active living. He is also an internationally acclaimed speaker who is using his innovative approaches to help change education in our rapidly changing digital world.
Summary
The third edition of Database Principles maintains its engaging writing style and brevity; its unique balance between theory and practice; and its wealth of examples throughout the text. It provides a solid and practical foundation for the design, implementation and management of database systems. The new edition has been updated with all the latest developments and technologies and incorporates a generous number of localised and motivating business vignettes that tie the concepts to real-life situations. The coverage of SQL provides numerous examples and simpler explanations that focus on areas most important for a database career.
This edition is suitable for a first course in databases at undergraduate level and will also provide essential material for conversion postgraduate courses. Providing comprehensive and practical coverage of core database concepts, it is an ideal text not only for those studying database management systems in the context of computer science, but also those on courses in the areas of information systems and business information technology.
