Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management, 6th Edition, authored by Thomas Connolly, offers a comprehensive guide for one- or two-term database management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This book covers the theory behind databases in an accessible manner, suitable for technical as well as non-technical readers. It focuses on relational Database Management Systems (DBMS), presenting the methodology through step-by-step instructions accompanied by a realistic worked example spanning three phases: conceptual, logical, and physical database design.

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