Here's a thorough introduction to the latest developments in database systems design presented from an applications point of view. Featuring contributions from well-known experts in the field, this new book pays special attention to issues raised by new trends in database design, and how these developments affect the programmer and database administrator. The authors and editors present concepts in an intuitive and motivating manner, making extensive use of examples, and including lists of references for additional study with each chapter.
Evolution of Database Technology. Conceptual Modeling of Information Systems. Active Databases. Deductive Databases. Temporal Database Systems. Object-Relational Databases. Ojbect-Oriented Databases. Multimedia Databases. Distributed Databases. Mobile Computing: Data Management Issues. Databases. Secure Databases. Component Database Systems. Case Tools: Computer Support for Conceptual Modeling, Database Quality.
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Oscar Diaz
Oscar Diaz, Ph.D., is a professor of computer science at the University of the Basque Country, Spain. He received his Ph.D. in computer science at the University of Aberdeen (UK).
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Mario Piattini
Mario Piattini, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the University of Castilla - La Mancha, Spain. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in computer science from the Madrid Polytechnical University.