Fundamentals of Database Systems by Ramez Elmasri (Author) delves into the essential concepts required for designing, using, and implementing database systems and applications. The book emphasizes the fundamentals of database modeling and design, the languages and models provided by database management systems, and the techniques involved in database system implementation.

Designed for a one- or two-semester course at the junior, senior, or graduate level, this text serves both as a primary textbook and a reference. It offers an in-depth and up-to-date exploration of key aspects of database systems and applications, along with related technologies. Readers are expected to have a basic understanding of programming and data structuring concepts, as well as some familiarity with computer organization.

Published by Pearson on June 8, 2015, the book consists of 1280 pages and is available with ISBN-13: 978-0133970777. With dimensions of 7.8 x 1.95 x 9.45 inches, it provides comprehensive coverage suitable for academic use.