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Database System Concepts Paperback – January 1, 1998

by Abraham Silberschatz (Author), Henry F. Korth (Author), S. Sudarshan (Author)
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This acclaimed revision of a classic database systems text equips students with a complete background into the basics of database, design, languages and system implementation. Database System Concepts, 3/e, provides the latest information combined with real-world examples to help students master concepts.

All concepts are presented in a technically complete yet easy-to-understand style, and notations are always kept to a minimum. A running example of a bank enterprise illustrates concepts at work. To further optimize student comprehension, figures and examples, rather than proofs, are used to portray concepts and anticipated results.

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  1. Print length
    321 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Mcgraw-Hill College
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1998
  5. ISBN-10
    0070310866
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0070310865
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mcgraw-Hill College; 3rd edition (January 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0070310866
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0070310865
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.75 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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C. Allwein
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book available for truly understanding databases.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 1998
Too many database books ignore the semantics, research and design that go into databases. This book covers everything from the basics to the complex. You will learn the different design methdologies behind databases as well as the history and research that has gone into this field. You will also learn how to design and debug database systems. The book is excellently laid out and assumes no prior database knowledge. It doesn't discuss specific database systems, but it does cover the different styles and query languages you will come across (QBE, SQL, etc.) This book allows you to come away with the knowledge and expertise necessary for database applications. I highly recommend this book if you are interested in any way with databases. No matter what your interest, you will not come away empty handed.
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ANTONY VARGEES
4.0 out of 5 stars Rare classic book
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2002
When I started teaching Database Concepts course, I used this book for my preparation. For me the content of the book was excellent and very informative. This book can be used along with the other DBMS books to understand the general architecture of DBMS, SQL, data modeling and relational theory. We cannot expect to see all the material we want to see from one book. We need to pickup the essential and good material from each book. This book has lot of good material for the people who want to understand relational database system.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book - but it is difficult
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2001
I had this book for an intro to databases classe, and I have to agree that the material presented within is challenging; however, that doesn't mean that the book is bad - working with databases (outside of small academic projects) is very challenging. Most of the database developers that I work with have a BS or MS in CS as well as about 10 -15 years experience.
When I began working with Oracle in an employment situation with a complex schema - my appreciation for this book and the theories presented within grew enormously. If nothing else, you'll at least be able to speak intelligently about database related issues with your future (or current) co-workers.
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FARSWE
1.0 out of 5 stars Good only for presenting the concept.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2003
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Too simplistic and way below computer science level. Good for an average user, who just wants to learn the concepts and theories but not going to actually create a database! It's all theories and theories and theories!
I sure know what a "primary key" is or what "relationships" are and how many kinds exist, etc, etc ... but it didn't really teach me how to create it. Just one or two vague examples, that's all.
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Subhradeep Kundu
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Reviewed in India on June 26, 2023
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The book is slightly crop from the three open side. But the quality and content is unaffected.
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shrutika mahapatra
1.0 out of 5 stars Pathetic delivery
Reviewed in India on October 3, 2019
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Book is good but the delivery was pathetic. The person rang bell once and left the book outside the house door before anyone could open the door.
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