Database System Concepts, 7th Edition
Database System Concepts by Silberschatz, Korth, and Sudarshan is a cornerstone text in database education. Now in its seventh edition, this comprehensive resource presents the fundamental concepts of database management in an intuitive manner, designed to allow students and professionals to begin working with databases as quickly as possible.
The text is specifically tailored for a first course in databases at the junior/senior undergraduate or first-year graduate level. It provides a robust foundation in database systems while offering additional material for advanced study or supplemental learning. By prioritizing intuitive descriptions over formal mathematical proofs, the authors make complex theoretical results accessible through the use of detailed figures and practical examples. Prerequisites for the material include a basic familiarity with data structures, computer organization, and high-level programming languages.
Book Details and Metadata
- Title: Database System Concepts
- Author: Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth, and S. Sudarshan
- Edition: 7th Edition
- Publisher: McGraw Hill
- Publication Date: February 19, 2019
- ISBN-10: 0078022150
- ISBN-13: 978-0078022159
- Language: English