This book touches on an area seldom explored: the mathematical underpinnings of the relational database. The topic is important, but far too often ignored. This

This new book aims to provide both beginners and experts with a completely algorithmic approach to data analysis and conceptual modeling, database design, imple

The latest edition of a popular text and reference on database research, with substantial new material and revision; covers classical literature and recent hot

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