Data Modeling and Database Design [Hardcover]

Richard W. Scamell (Author), Narayan S. Umanath (Author)

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Publication Date: January 17, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1423900839 | ISBN-13: 978-1423900832 | Edition: 1

Data Modeling and Database Design presents a conceptually complete coverage of indispensable topics that each MIS student should learn if that student takes only one database course. Database design and data modeling encompass the minimal set of topics addressing the core competency of knowledge students should acquire in the database area. The text, rich examples, and figures work together to cover material with a depth and precision that is not available in more introductory database books.

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"The writing style is very good compared to other books. Discussion of the content is accompanied by detailed explanation and adequate examples which make these concepts easy to understand." - Jaymeen Shah, Texas State University

Product Details

• Hardcover: 698 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 1 edition (January 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423900839
• ISBN-13: 978-1423900832
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #629,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, April 30, 2010

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Matt Kroger (Norwood, OH, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Data Modeling and Database Design (Hardcover)

I had the chance to take a class taught by N. Umanath, one of the authors, with this as the text.

This was not the case of the textbook being the chosen text because the author wanted sales. It was an amazing opportunity to learn the subject as the author intend(s/ed) it to be taught. My view of the book may be skewed because it was taught by the author (so he could have made up for deficiencies in the book, it's hard to say). But overall I learned a ton of stuff in a very short period of time, and felt several times more knowledgeable and capable on the subject.

Very understandable and readable. A few things are somewhat non-traditional, but they make very good arguments for where they diverge from tradition, and I personally believe that many of those divergences should be adopted at an enterprise level. Specifically their model for logical schemas.

1 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product and fast delivery, September 28, 2008

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Exactly what was described. A brand new textbook. I ordered it on Tuesday night and the book came by Saturday. Extremely fast delivery.