Database Concepts
Written by some of the world’s leading database authorities, Database Concepts provides undergraduate database management students and business professionals with a firm understanding of the principles behind database software. This text offers practical guidance for understanding, creating, and managing small databases, utilizing Access to illustrate key concepts and techniques. To ensure a hands-on learning experience, three comprehensive projects—Wedgewood Pacific, Heather Sweeney Designs, and Wallingford Motors—run throughout the text, allowing readers to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life business situations.
The 8th edition is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing instructors to choose the software they prefer for classroom use while providing students with access to new, complete databases. The text covers the latest information in the field, ensuring that learners are equipped with contemporary skills for managing data in a professional environment.
Key Features and Learning Outcomes
- Foundational Understanding: Delivers a clear grasp of the core concepts that drive database management systems.
- Practical Application: Uses real-world business scenarios and projects to demonstrate how databases are developed and maintained.
- Versatile Instruction: Provides the flexibility to work with various software tools while using established examples to ground the learning process.
- Updated Content: Includes current industry insights and updated information relevant to modern database management.
Book Specifications
- Author: David M. Kroenke, David J. Auer, Scott L. Vandenberg, Robert C. Yoder
- Edition: 8th Edition
- Publisher: Pearson
- ISBN-10: 013460153X
- ISBN-13: 978-0134601533
- Publication Date: May 9, 2019